Potentate 2009 Illustrious Sir Kevin Wilson and Lady - Mocha Shriners
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VOL. 32 NO. 1 LONDON, ONTARIO FEBRUARY <strong>2009</strong><br />
PM #40010349<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Illustrious</strong><br />
<strong>Sir</strong> <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Wilson</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Barb
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Agreement #40010349<br />
Official Publication of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple<br />
www.mochashriners.org<br />
Published 4 times a year<br />
Statement of Purpose: To allow members to share<br />
items of interest while promoting our commitment<br />
to children <strong>and</strong> the interests of <strong>Mocha</strong> Centre.<br />
Editor: Dennis Cook, 519-842-3064<br />
Editor Emeritus: Gerry Stephenson<br />
Public Relations: Richard Jones, 519-433-6991<br />
Office: Sharron Miller, Susan Rock<br />
<strong>and</strong> Jody Axford<br />
468 Colborne St. London, ON N6B 2T3<br />
Phone: 519-672-1391<br />
mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
Fax: 672-7723 Lounge: 672-2043<br />
ELECTED DIVAN <strong>2009</strong> <br />
<strong>Potentate</strong>: <strong>Kevin</strong> M. <strong>Wilson</strong><br />
102-8888 Riverside Dr. E.,<br />
Windsor, ON N8S 1H2<br />
Home: 519-948-9851<br />
kbarbson@cogeco.ca<br />
Chief Rabban: Barry Snider<br />
500 Bluestream Rd., Waterloo, ON N2K 3B1<br />
Home: 519-885-2076<br />
barry.snider@sympatico.ca<br />
Assistant Rabban: Jack Cumming<br />
RR#2, Dobbington, ON N0H 1L0<br />
Home: 519-353-5556<br />
hjcumming@brucetelecom.com<br />
High Priest & Prophet: Dave Fickling<br />
14 Wadsworth St., London, ON N5V 2R2<br />
Home: 519-451-6724<br />
ficks@rogers.com<br />
Oriental Guide: Robert Parker<br />
225 Ensign Cres., London, ON N6J 4T9<br />
Home: 519-680-0032<br />
parkerrob@rogers.com<br />
Treasurer: Dave Fahrner, PP<br />
149 Norm<strong>and</strong>y Gardens, London, ON N6H 4B3<br />
Home: 519-641-4998<br />
fahrner@sympatico.ca<br />
Recorder: Jeff Brown<br />
216 Seldon St., Thamesford, ON N0M 2M0<br />
Home: 519-285-2042<br />
2.browns@rogers.com<br />
APPOINTED <br />
Chaplain: Rev. Canon Michael Farr<br />
519-396-8284<br />
First Ceremonial Master: Gary Maycock<br />
519-353-4808<br />
Second Ceremonial Master: Jim Thomsen<br />
519-495-1882<br />
Marshall: Craig Kealey 519-389-4187<br />
Parade Marshall: Darrin Wettlaufer<br />
519-690-1128<br />
Captain of the Guard: Earl Rudd<br />
519-438-3693<br />
Outer Guard: Bill Baxter 519-348-8000<br />
Chief Aide: Norm Camp 519-858-3500<br />
Director’s Staff: Doug McConnell<br />
519-652-5147<br />
Membership Chairman: Dwight Coughlan<br />
519-666-3672<br />
Property - Inside: Bent Andersen 519-672-7408<br />
Property - Outside: Jim McFadden<br />
519-660-0185<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong>’s Report<br />
Dear Nobles <strong>and</strong> Ladies,<br />
It is indeed a great honour <strong>and</strong> a privilege to have been elected <strong>and</strong><br />
installed as your <strong>Potentate</strong> for the year <strong>2009</strong>. I am very excited about<br />
the prospects for this year. It is also very humbling <strong>and</strong> gratifying to<br />
think you have honoured me with this high office of trust <strong>and</strong> great<br />
responsibility. I pledge to you that I will dedicate myself as your<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> <strong>and</strong> represent you <strong>and</strong> all of <strong>Mocha</strong> to the very best of my<br />
ability.<br />
There will be many wonderful opportunities available for each of us<br />
to participate in, especially spreading the story of the Shrine <strong>and</strong><br />
Masonry in general to all those who are not presently members of our great fraternity. My<br />
challenge to you is to grasp this opportunity <strong>and</strong> reach out <strong>and</strong> let us watch as <strong>Mocha</strong> grows.<br />
Reach out to your sons, gr<strong>and</strong>sons, neighbours <strong>and</strong> your friends. Let them know how proud<br />
you are to be a <strong>Mocha</strong> Shriner <strong>and</strong> let them know all the positives that masonry <strong>and</strong> the shrine<br />
has done for you. Describe to them the warm feelings you as a member receive when you<br />
help support the “Worlds Greatest Philanthropy”, <strong>Shriners</strong> Helping Children <strong>and</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospitals for Children.<br />
On a personal note, I would also like to thank you for electing a great leadership team that<br />
has a passion for the success <strong>and</strong> future of <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>. This team is committed to<br />
continue the progress that they have already begun. As a Divan they will continue to strive<br />
for the betterment of our great <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine. We are continuing our hard work of<br />
recruiting new members, in retaining our present membership <strong>and</strong> also reinstating those who<br />
have dropped out for various reasons.<br />
It is our sincere desire to attain a positive membership gain for <strong>2009</strong>. This can only be done<br />
with the complete participation of each of you. I would like to challenge each noble of <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> to commit to recruiting at least one new member this year <strong>and</strong> at the same time<br />
commit to bringing back one inactive member that you may personally know. Last but not<br />
least commit yourself to the best of your ability to be actively involved within this great<br />
philanthropy.<br />
As we are now into the New Year, your <strong>Potentate</strong> <strong>and</strong> Divan will be open to all suggestions<br />
that will help us move forward. Remember if we all work together as a team, we will<br />
accomplish a great deal.<br />
In closing let me again thank you for the trust <strong>and</strong> confidence that you have placed in me.<br />
<strong>Lady</strong> Barb <strong>and</strong> I, wish you <strong>and</strong> your family good health, <strong>and</strong> happiness as we all start our<br />
journey through this year together.<br />
Let <strong>Mocha</strong> Shine in <strong>2009</strong>!<br />
Yours in the Faith<br />
<strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Wilson</strong>, <strong>Potentate</strong><br />
❖ <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Potentate</strong> <strong>and</strong> Divan<br />
❖ <strong>Potentate</strong>’s Trip<br />
❖ Spring Ceremonial<br />
❖ Canadian Hospital Report<br />
❖ New Unit - Keystone Kops<br />
❖ MSPOTS Update<br />
❖ Many good articles from clubs <strong>and</strong> units<br />
Look through <strong>and</strong> find out!<br />
Page 2 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 3
<strong>Mocha</strong> Shriner’s visit to<br />
London Children’s Hospital<br />
Dec. 25, 2008<br />
"The Christmas Card"<br />
In 1953 (55 years ago) a childhood friend sent me<br />
a Scotch Christmas Card that reads:<br />
“A bonnie good luck Christmas, I never make a<br />
practice of giving things away - but to a friend as<br />
fine as you - here’s luck on Christmas Day,<br />
so I'm sending you this good luck card to bring<br />
you joy <strong>and</strong> cheer, providing that you send it<br />
back to me next year.”<br />
Thus it was forwarded<br />
to me in 1953, <strong>and</strong><br />
I sent it back in 1954,<br />
<strong>and</strong> it has travelled<br />
yearly back <strong>and</strong> forth<br />
between us up to the<br />
present day,<br />
with family names<br />
added each year.<br />
I believe you will see<br />
this card in the Guiness<br />
Book of Records.<br />
Noble Dave Harding<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s <strong>Potentate</strong>’s Trip<br />
Saturday, November 14 - Saturday, November 21, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Leaving form Toronto<br />
$1,960<br />
per person<br />
(all inclusive)<br />
Flight, motel, transfers, meals <strong>and</strong> drinks<br />
Does Not Include: tours, souvenirs <strong>and</strong> transportation from London to Toronto<br />
Riu Palace Macao Resort, Punta Cana (Sunquest Vaacaiton Destination)<br />
Page 4 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Chaplain’s<br />
Chat<br />
Dear Nobles:<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> held its Annual Meeting on<br />
Friday, January 9th when we witnessed<br />
the installation of our newly elected<br />
officers. We rejoice that Masonry has<br />
this tradition of renewing itself each<br />
year with the election of officers. We<br />
also rejoice <strong>and</strong> give thanks for our immediate past <strong>Potentate</strong> Ill.<br />
<strong>Sir</strong> Gail MacKay <strong>and</strong> for his leadership during the past year. We<br />
welcome our new <strong>Potentate</strong> Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Wilson</strong> <strong>and</strong> all the other<br />
officers of the divan <strong>and</strong> pray all the best for them during the<br />
coming year. All the new officers bring their own gifts <strong>and</strong><br />
illumination to their new positions <strong>and</strong> each will make their own<br />
unique contribution.<br />
It is interesting to note that the new officers take up their new<br />
duties in January just as the days begin to get longer <strong>and</strong> bring<br />
more light to our winter weary souls. Masonry has the ability to<br />
do this for a world weary of intolerance of race, colour, or creed.<br />
We need to give thanks to Almighty God that we have been<br />
accepted into Masonry which embraces all people <strong>and</strong> faiths<br />
(which hold to one all powerful God) of this world. Once I heard<br />
the well-travelled Gr<strong>and</strong> Master of Scotl<strong>and</strong>, speaking at our own<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, comment that<br />
he had attended Lodge in Thail<strong>and</strong> where there were five Holy<br />
Books open on the Altar. Masonry has the ability to bring this<br />
kind of tolerance <strong>and</strong> acceptance to this troubled world of ours.<br />
Nobles, the challenge is ours. Live by your own Faith <strong>and</strong> make<br />
no apologies for living that way. At the same time be tolerant of<br />
your neighbour who lives by another Faith. In living this way we<br />
as Masons will give glory to Almighty God who created us all.<br />
To God be the Glory<br />
Yours in the Faith Canon Michael Farr<br />
The coming together of<br />
MOCHA AND AL SHAMAL<br />
<strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Sir</strong> Barry Gogal <strong>and</strong><br />
Noble Kenneth Bush - dancing the last<br />
waltz at the <strong>Potentate</strong>’s Ball in<br />
Edmonton, Alberta - January 10, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Recorder’s<br />
Corner<br />
by Jeff Brown<br />
Happy New Year to each <strong>and</strong> every one!<br />
<strong>2009</strong> is upon us <strong>and</strong> we have much<br />
activity within the walls of <strong>Mocha</strong> these<br />
days. The Newly elected Divan <strong>and</strong><br />
Appointees were duly installed on<br />
January 9th with an open installation<br />
format. A number of positive comments were received<br />
especially from the ladies who were able to see <strong>and</strong> participate<br />
with their partners by placing their fezzes <strong>and</strong> jewels of their<br />
respective offices on them.<br />
We have sad news to report in that 71 members of <strong>Mocha</strong> have<br />
had to be suspended for non-payment of dues. As you may<br />
know, we are required by Imperial bylaws to suspend any Noble<br />
who is two years or more in arrears to limit the financial debt that<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> faces because of these non-payments. To give you an<br />
idea of what this means to <strong>Mocha</strong>, we are short $12,117.00 for<br />
2007 & 2008 dues <strong>and</strong> when <strong>2009</strong> dues are added to these<br />
members, this total jumps to $18,466.00. In the time period that<br />
these members were not fulfilling their respective responsibilities<br />
for dues, <strong>Mocha</strong> was obliged to pay Imperial for their Annual<br />
Hospital Assessment <strong>and</strong> their Per Capita levy amounting in most<br />
cases to be $20 per person per year. Nobles, I hope you can<br />
appreciate the ramifications of what these non-payments mean to<br />
those of us who try so hard to keep our Temple in the black. Of<br />
similar note, several members have asked for a Demit from <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
for varying reasons. Please note that a Demit cannot be granted<br />
by Imperial bylaws if you are not current in your dues, so if you<br />
are in arrears, you must pay your fees up to date before a Demit<br />
can be issued.<br />
It was mentioned in a previous report that we are willing to work<br />
with those of you who find your dues a hardship to pay all at<br />
once. This years dues are $86.00 <strong>and</strong> are payable on the first of<br />
January. If this is a hardship but you wish to continue to be a<br />
member <strong>and</strong> an active supporter of <strong>Mocha</strong>, contact us directly to<br />
see if we can work out some deferred payments to get you<br />
caught up or to pay your dues for the current year.<br />
On a more cheerful note, <strong>Mocha</strong>'s donations to the Canadian<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital increased dramatically this year to exceed<br />
$360,000 or double our 2007 contributions. In addition, we<br />
surpassed the $600,000 mark of the $1,000,000 goal for the<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Paediatric Orthopaedics Telemedicine Service we<br />
have committed to provide. So, despite the “naysayers” that said<br />
we couldn't do it, we've done a darned good job thus far! If we<br />
had a cheque for $125.00 from every member of <strong>Mocha</strong> this year<br />
for the Telemedicine project, we would pay for the project long<br />
before the December 2011 deadline. Isn't that worthy of your<br />
consideration? Please make cheques to this project payable to<br />
CHF/MSPOTS <strong>and</strong> tax receipts will be issued by the Children's<br />
Health Foundation for your benefit.<br />
Our in-depth audit of 2007 is now complete <strong>and</strong> we are<br />
embarking on our review of 2008 finances. There is much to do<br />
<strong>and</strong> our staff is working hard for your benefit.<br />
Congratulations to Sharron Miller,<br />
Office Manager, Susan Rock <strong>and</strong><br />
Jody Axford, Office Assistants for<br />
their tireless efforts in keeping<br />
us on track.<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 5
Dennis<br />
COOK<br />
editor<br />
Hi fellow Nobles it is my sincere wish<br />
that you <strong>and</strong> your families enjoyed a<br />
great holiday season, <strong>and</strong> now that we've<br />
all had time to break our New Years<br />
resolutions it's time to start a new year.<br />
I attended a few functions at various<br />
Clubs <strong>and</strong> was well received<br />
everywhere I went. I should like to<br />
thank all those who made themselves known to me<br />
<strong>and</strong> made comments on the production of the<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> News, your comments whether negative, or<br />
positive, are my only source of pay for my efforts. To all<br />
those who continue to send articles, many many thanks <strong>and</strong> please continue to do so.<br />
Congratulations to the new <strong>Potentate</strong>, Divan <strong>and</strong> appointed members of <strong>Mocha</strong>,<br />
together we shall make <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple a continuing success.<br />
Happy reading Dennis<br />
A good friend of mine Noble Blake Moody<br />
of Tillsonburg presented me with this<br />
Shrine Clock for being a good editor.<br />
If you know the history of this<br />
clock, please contact the editor.<br />
On the left<br />
Noble<br />
Blake Moody<br />
presenting<br />
the clock<br />
to Noble<br />
Dennis Cook.<br />
BLACK CAMEL<br />
We Cherish Their Memories<br />
Charles B. Bates – Windsor<br />
David A. Bentley – London<br />
W.W. Emmett – Sarnia<br />
Matthew Falls – Thessalon<br />
W.R. Gorman – Sarnia<br />
Murray E. Harrison – London<br />
Bruce Hicks – Sarnia<br />
Robert C. Hill – London<br />
Donald L. Hindley<br />
– Pt. Rowan<br />
Peter T. Julian – Woodstock<br />
Lionel L. Lajoie – Windsor<br />
Edward H. Morgan<br />
– S.S. Marie<br />
Peter L. Morgan – London<br />
Bernie Petronis – London<br />
Dub Russell – Windsor<br />
James D. Smith – Sarnia<br />
Nelson F. Wilker – Stratford<br />
NEXT MOCHA NEWS<br />
DEADLINE<br />
Tuesday, April 14, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Please type submissions OR<br />
e-mail to mochashriners@rogers.com<br />
www.mochashriners.org<br />
Close up of the clock showing the intricate detail<br />
down to black fezzes on the clock face.<br />
www.shrinershq.org<br />
Page 6 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Noble Receives Award<br />
Ron Blenkhorn of Forest, recently joined the elite group of people<br />
belonging to “The 100 Million Dollar Club”.<br />
Ron has faithfully collected pop cans every week from friends &<br />
neighbours over the last ten years. The pop cans were then picked up by<br />
local <strong>Shriners</strong>, with the funds from the pop cans used to fund <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Childrens Hospitals.<br />
Pictured below: Presenting “Certificate of Appreciation” in the 100<br />
Million Dollar Club are left Bob Hart, Edgar McKenney, Bruce Carter of<br />
the Lambton Shrine Club <strong>and</strong> Ron Blenkhorn, seated.<br />
For more information on how you can help <strong>Shriners</strong> Childrens Hospitals<br />
with your pop cans call the Lambton Shrine Club at 519-344-3282<br />
<strong>and</strong> leave your name <strong>and</strong> number you can be reached at.<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong>’s Ball Reservations<br />
Hilton London<br />
Reservation<br />
Webpage<br />
NOBLES:<br />
This link will allow you <strong>and</strong> your group<br />
wishing to attend the <strong>Potentate</strong>'s Ball to<br />
make your reservations online.<br />
http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/YXULOHF-POB-<strong>2009</strong>0417/index.jhtml<br />
Or contact them by phone<br />
at (519) 439-1661<br />
AYLMER PARADE<br />
Nobles Dave Harding <strong>and</strong> Dennis Cook on a bicycle built for<br />
two, which was borrowed from Cycle Works in Aylmer.<br />
If you have an interest in becoming a member of the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Motor Corps unit, please contact the unit secretary to arrange<br />
a personal information meeting.<br />
Both Motorcycle Rider members to join our Motorcycle parade<br />
group (any size/color motorcycle) <strong>and</strong> Social Members (non<br />
motorcyclist) to assist with SHRIDE are welcome!<br />
Low annual dues. Uniforms provided. Great Fellowship.<br />
MOTOR CORPS UNIT MEMBERSHIP<br />
IS OPEN TO ALL NOBLES OF MOCHA…<br />
whether you ride a motorcycle or not!<br />
For information email: r<strong>and</strong>yhenry@rogers.com<br />
Or contact R<strong>and</strong>y Henry 519-281-1301<br />
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If you don’t see your<br />
UNIT OR CLUB NEWS,<br />
you either didn’t submit,<br />
or you missed the deadline!<br />
Next Deadline: April 14/09<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 7
Here’s What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Did You Know?<br />
What was the first Shrine Temple?<br />
Mecca <strong>Shriners</strong>, Organized in New York City in 1872.<br />
When did the first <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital open, <strong>and</strong> where is it located?<br />
In 1922, in Shreveport, La.<br />
What is the purpose of <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children?<br />
1) TREATMENT: To provide the highest quality care, encouraging the best recovery possible;<br />
2) RESEARCH: To conduct research in orthopaedics, burns <strong>and</strong> spinal cord injury, leading to improvements in quality of care <strong>and</strong> life;<br />
3) EDUCATION: To train medical professionals in the treatment of orthopaedic disabilities, spinal cord injuries <strong>and</strong> burns.<br />
SUSPENDED MEMBERS - DECEMBER 31, 2008<br />
"In accordance with Imperial Bylaws, the following Nobles are in arrears for two years or more<br />
<strong>and</strong> are therefore suspended for non-payment of dues."<br />
GIVEN NAME(S) SURNAME LOCATION<br />
Roy James Andersson London<br />
Andrew MacDonald Armstrong Southampton<br />
Andrew Joseph Balazs Tillsonburg<br />
Ronald A. Bennett St. Thomas<br />
Jack J. Blaxall St. Thomas<br />
Gilbert David Brody St. Thomas<br />
Robert Louis Roy Boudreau Elliot Lake<br />
Robert J. Brooker Sarnia<br />
Donald B. Burnrd Sarnia<br />
John S. Butler London<br />
David R. Cameron London<br />
Glenn A. Carr Paris<br />
Carl Leamon Coleman St. Thomas<br />
John Robert Collins Tecumseh<br />
William John Collins Aylmer<br />
Mark Cosens St. Thomas<br />
Dan Dawson Hagersville<br />
Fredrick David Dentrey St. Thomas<br />
John Lawrence Dinning Chatham<br />
Eric Dolansky London<br />
Corey Lee Edwards Chatham<br />
D. Neil Elliott Mt. Brydges<br />
John David Facey Cranbrook, BC<br />
Peter Mason Fisher Camlachie<br />
H. W. Gerrits Dorchester<br />
James Leonard Giffin Chatham<br />
Raul Matias Gonzles London<br />
Gerald F. Goodine Tilly, NB<br />
John Henry Green Elliot Lake<br />
Elmer G. Hannah Sault Ste. Marie<br />
Gerald F. Hart Kirkton<br />
G. Wayne Henderson Melbourne<br />
Kim Stewart Husted Tillsonburg<br />
Hugh S. Johnston Blenheim<br />
John William Jones Sault Ste. Marie, USA<br />
Samuel N. Katerenchuk Forest<br />
GIVEN NAME(S) SURNAME LOCATION<br />
Brian James King Bayfield<br />
Donald Charles Larder Goderich<br />
R<strong>and</strong>y Stephen Lee Blenheim<br />
Timothy Robert Luker Tecumseh<br />
Scott John Lusby Aylmer<br />
Kenneth Laverne Luther Sarnia<br />
Dennis Fred MacGuire London<br />
David R. Mathias Windsor<br />
Jack Calder McGachie Woodstock<br />
Daniel Ross Metcalfe Harrow<br />
David Cameron Montague Windsor<br />
Russell W. O'Neil Oldcastle<br />
Thomas Raymond Powell, Jr. Forest<br />
Scott Ralston Kitchener<br />
Hendren Ray Belle River<br />
Daniel Richard Renaud Sarnia<br />
Donald W. Roberts Woodstock<br />
Norman Allen Roper Windsor<br />
Gregory Norman Rose St. Thomas<br />
Bruce Arthur Sapsford Elliot Lake<br />
Fred John Satterley London<br />
D. Clare Sherk Cottam<br />
Joseph Harold Slemin Orillia<br />
J. Paul Smibert London<br />
Raymond Arnold Steingart Chatham<br />
Donald G. Stillman Windsor<br />
Robert R. Taylor Strathroy<br />
Gene Glenn Timpany London<br />
Brian Richard Toth London<br />
Wendell C. Tribe Aylmer<br />
Allen V<strong>and</strong>erbeeken Sarnia<br />
Timothy Mark Warden Shedden<br />
Michael Brian James Warner North Vancouver, BC<br />
John E. Wellwood Echo Bay<br />
Stanley W. Wannacott Chatham<br />
“By order of Noble Jeff Brown, Recorder, <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>.”<br />
Page 8 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Waterloo County Shrine Club B<strong>and</strong><br />
Celebrates 25 years, 1983-2008<br />
Greetings Nobles! The Waterloo Oriental B<strong>and</strong> celebrated<br />
its 25th Anniversary with a flourish of parades <strong>and</strong><br />
celebrations over the last couple of months. The KW Santa<br />
Claus parade on November 15th kicked things off for us,<br />
<strong>and</strong> afterwards we celebrated the occasion at the Waterloo<br />
Masonic Lodge Hall where Nobles, family, <strong>and</strong> friends<br />
consumed pizza <strong>and</strong> refreshments. The cutting of the<br />
Anniversary cake was done by four charter members in<br />
attendance: Charlie Atkinson, Watson Adams, Owen Coles<br />
<strong>and</strong> Wib Fries.<br />
The installation of officers for the upcoming year was done<br />
after performing to record crowds in the Ayr Santa Claus<br />
parade on November 29th. Afterwards, the Annual Dinner<br />
Meeting was held at the century stone home of Noble<br />
Richard Baechler. After a fine feast, Assistant Rabban<br />
Barry Snider installed the officers: President <strong>and</strong> B<strong>and</strong><br />
Director Noble Doug Fickling, Vice President Noble Jeff<br />
Rankine, Treasurer Noble Rollie Galbraith, <strong>and</strong> Secretary<br />
Noble Jack Mittelholtz.<br />
To round out our Santa Claus parade season, to the delight<br />
of many children lining the parade routes, we played our<br />
sweet music in Elmira, New Hamburg, Milverton, St.<br />
Agatha, <strong>and</strong> St. Clements. After the final parade in St.<br />
Clements on December 20th, the Nobles <strong>and</strong> Ladies were<br />
invited back to Noble Doug <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> S<strong>and</strong>ra Fickling's<br />
residence for hot chili, refreshments, <strong>and</strong> socialization.<br />
Cake cutting for our 25 year celebration.<br />
Agreat time was had by all!<br />
We would love to increase our membership in <strong>2009</strong>. We<br />
now have 36 active <strong>and</strong> 10 social members. Instruments<br />
have been generously donated to us by the Windsor <strong>and</strong><br />
Brantford Oriental B<strong>and</strong>s, <strong>and</strong> we would love to assign<br />
them to any Noble who would like to join us <strong>and</strong> have some<br />
fun. Please contact Noble Doug Fickling (519-888-7448) if<br />
you are interested. The Shrine Imperial Sessions in Toronto<br />
is in 2010, <strong>and</strong> we're gearing up to have a blast!<br />
Noble Watson Adams<br />
Agroup shot prior to the start of our final parade<br />
of the season in St. Clements<br />
The installation of officers by Chief Rabban (at time of writing)<br />
Barry Snider, (Jack Mitteholtz absent)<br />
"Would you be interested in becoming a SHC Hospital Representative?<br />
Do you have a corporate or business background in management, finance or law?<br />
Do you have experience in strategic planning <strong>and</strong> organization?<br />
Contact Jeff Brown, Recorder<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 9
Whispering S<strong>and</strong>s of the<br />
London <strong>Mocha</strong> Oriental B<strong>and</strong><br />
At our annual meeting, held on December 8th 2008, the new<br />
slate of officers was elected <strong>and</strong> installed in due form (as you<br />
can see in the picture above), the B<strong>and</strong> is once again in an<br />
excellent position for our continued good management <strong>and</strong><br />
humor. The new officers are from left to right: - Director -<br />
Dale Hern; President - Al Yates (also Al is the newly installed<br />
3rd. Principal in St. John's & St. Georges No. 3 RAC). Next,<br />
chief comedian <strong>and</strong> First Vice President - Bill Butcher;<br />
Second Vice President - Bill Hurn; Our long time Treasurer -<br />
Alex Aitken; Our new Secretary - Brian Howard, replacing<br />
our worthy Noble Roy Fletcher <strong>and</strong> lastly, our new member of<br />
the B<strong>and</strong> Noble Doug Hoelzli moving along just fine as the<br />
3rd. Vice President, look well to the orange juice my fiend <strong>and</strong><br />
our Slave, Noble Doug<br />
MacDonald, as usual,<br />
has faded in the background,<br />
probably st<strong>and</strong>ing<br />
at the Bar. Now to<br />
the past, I told you “ It<br />
would not be long Mike<br />
until you're a has been “<br />
<strong>and</strong> now one 'has been'<br />
to another as Lee<br />
Behrns the IPP presents<br />
the Past President<br />
plaque to Mike Sargent.<br />
Biographies <strong>and</strong> Auto-Biographies<br />
It is good <strong>and</strong> beneficial that we know each other in our other<br />
capacities than that of playing in our B<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> travelling<br />
together far <strong>and</strong> wide as we make the funds necessary for our<br />
children <strong>and</strong> the Shrine medical facilities. Below is another<br />
Biography in the series of Biographies <strong>and</strong> Auto-Biographies<br />
of our B<strong>and</strong> members.<br />
The Biography of Noble Charles Wyatt Crow (Charlie)<br />
Born in the twilight years of the thirties in the north part of<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong>, in a Town much the size of our City of London<br />
called Gateshead <strong>and</strong> is situated in the County of Durham,<br />
across the river Tyne from Newcastle. I received my post<br />
educated in Engl<strong>and</strong> by attending at the South Shields Marine<br />
<strong>and</strong> Technical Institute gaining a certification in Electrical<br />
Engineering.<br />
Producers of the Sweetest<br />
Music this side of Heaven<br />
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, the Nobles of the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Oriental B<strong>and</strong> wish to “Talk to you”<br />
As we continue to greet Nobility everywhere.<br />
I married Ann Worth in August 1960. August 1961, the first of<br />
three Daughters, Christine, arrived on the seen. In the May of<br />
1963 the family immigrated to Canada <strong>and</strong> settled<br />
immediately in London, Ontario, where in March 1965 the<br />
second Daughter, Lynn was born <strong>and</strong> in September 1968 the third<br />
Daughter, Shelley came into the world to complete the family.<br />
Working on contract in the ship yards in the north of<br />
Engl<strong>and</strong> with a firm of Marine Electrical Consulting<br />
Engineers <strong>and</strong> Contractors, later moving to their regional<br />
office in design <strong>and</strong> estimating, this offered exceptional<br />
experience <strong>and</strong> opportunities in all categories <strong>and</strong> certainly<br />
played a major part in a rapid establishment in Canada.<br />
My first Canadian employment was with a London firm of<br />
Architects, Blackwell Hagarty <strong>and</strong> Buist <strong>and</strong> ten years later<br />
worked for Egan <strong>and</strong> Associates, Consulting Engineers. In<br />
1980 the shares of a rival consulting firm were purchased<br />
<strong>and</strong> the company name was changed to Smylie & Crow<br />
Associates, Consulting Engineers. The company was sold to<br />
senior staff when the two partners retired in 1999. All<br />
Canadian experiences were related to Building Construction<br />
Services - Mechanical <strong>and</strong> Electrical Systems.<br />
All three daughters married <strong>and</strong> produced four gr<strong>and</strong><br />
children, Mallory <strong>and</strong> Tyler in Brisbane, Australia, Emma in<br />
Oshawa, Ontario <strong>and</strong> Mason in Victoria, B.C.<br />
My interests lie in many areas, but prefer fast sporting<br />
events, home renovation for self, friends <strong>and</strong> family, Church<br />
activities, travelling the world <strong>and</strong> trying hard to maintain<br />
the practice of Masonic virtues.<br />
I was initiated in St. John's Lodge 209a, GRC in 1973,<br />
Master in 1980; Gr<strong>and</strong> Senior Warden, 1991/2 for our Gr<strong>and</strong><br />
Lodge; Member of Heritage Lodge No. 730 GRC; Most<br />
Wise Sovereign in the London Chapter of Rose Croix<br />
Scottish Rite, 1986; London Lodge of Perfection; Moor<br />
Consistory, Hamilton; Coroneted 33° 1989 in Ottawa. Past<br />
First Principal of St. John's & St. George's No. 3 R.A.C.<br />
2001; Scribe Ezra 04/07; Presently our Gr<strong>and</strong> Chapter representative<br />
of the Gr<strong>and</strong> Chapter for South Australia;<br />
Member of the London <strong>Mocha</strong> Centre Oriental B<strong>and</strong>,<br />
President in 2006; Board member of the Masonic Hall Co.<br />
(London) Limited since 1986, President in 1994/95/96 <strong>and</strong><br />
remaining active with the corporation as the present chair<br />
for Capital Operations.<br />
Aparishioner of St. Paul's (Anglican) Cathedral, London<br />
since 1963, I was appointed the Rectors Warden in 1987/88<br />
<strong>and</strong> 89, a Board Member for 28 years <strong>and</strong> Chair of<br />
Operations for most of those 28 years. Recently involved as<br />
Chair of the L<strong>and</strong>s <strong>and</strong> Property committee for the Diocese<br />
of Huron, (Anglican) working on collecting information on<br />
Chapels now closed (Chapels of Ease).<br />
I certainly enjoy a busy but refreshing retirement <strong>and</strong> with<br />
my wife Ann we still indulge in an awful lot of travelling.<br />
Fraternally Noble Charlie Crow<br />
Page 10 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Here’s What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Concert B<strong>and</strong> Benefits<br />
from Having Two Conductors<br />
Afew months ago our Concert B<strong>and</strong> was saddened by the<br />
death of Noble Dave Bentley, a dedicated Mason <strong>and</strong> Shriner,<br />
accomplished trumpeter <strong>and</strong> conductor. We were very<br />
fortunate to have enjoyed Dave's leadership over the years.<br />
The b<strong>and</strong> has, however, been fortunate to now have the<br />
talents of Nobles Don Smith <strong>and</strong> Chuck Carrothers as<br />
players <strong>and</strong> conductors.<br />
Don is a Londoner who is partially<br />
retired from an accounting career. He<br />
conducted the concert b<strong>and</strong> from<br />
1996-99 <strong>and</strong> then returned to active<br />
playing with local dance <strong>and</strong> stage<br />
b<strong>and</strong>s who benefitted from his expertise<br />
on the trombone . His talents are<br />
on stage during performances with<br />
the Jazz Society at the Wolfe<br />
Auditorium in our central library.<br />
Noble Don Smith<br />
Don also fondly remembers his<br />
playing days with the late Dave<br />
Bentley during live CBC broadcasts from Victoria Park's<br />
b<strong>and</strong>shell in London while with the Martin Boundy<br />
Broadcast B<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Noble Don is Past Master of Temple Lodge <strong>and</strong> a 33 degree<br />
Scottish Riter.<br />
From our writer<br />
in residence<br />
Noble Art Racey<br />
Hope That Comes<br />
With Spring<br />
One of the earliest memories I have as a child takes me back<br />
to Hastings Street in my home town of Parkhill. It was springtime<br />
<strong>and</strong> the fresh warm morning rays of sunshine brought a<br />
certain awareness that winter was gone <strong>and</strong> a whole new <strong>and</strong><br />
different world was unfolding. I remember large black crows<br />
flying among the tall evergreen trees in our neighbourhood<br />
<strong>and</strong> even as a child, I recognized that their loud cries had a<br />
happy wakeup sound that blended perfectly with the day’s<br />
enchantment. On the side of the road, timid little doves walked<br />
around pecking at the ground <strong>and</strong> kept just far enough away<br />
as to be safe from a curious youngster like myself. I<br />
remember small flowers growing wild along the sidewalk <strong>and</strong><br />
how I brought some home to my mother. There the memory<br />
fades but with the coming of spring each year, I still<br />
experience the same child-like wonder of the magic of it all.<br />
Spring to me is like rebirth, an awakening of fond emotions<br />
<strong>and</strong> a chance to look forward again with renewed hope. I<br />
know that soon, crocuses will be breaking through the<br />
ground in sunny places, buds will again open on the trees <strong>and</strong><br />
returning robins will again sing those welcome songs as they<br />
Chuck's music career began at age 9 on build nests <strong>and</strong> raise their young. In rural areas, young farm<br />
the violin. At 12 years he began animals will frolic in the great outdoors <strong>and</strong> a carpet of green<br />
playing clarinet in the London Police will begin to cover the l<strong>and</strong>. As it has been over the decades,<br />
Boys b<strong>and</strong>. At age 14 he became serious<br />
with the clarinet while taking<br />
young boys will again play marbles in the schoolyard <strong>and</strong><br />
little girls will play hopscotch on the sidewalk with their<br />
friends. I know too that the problems I thought I had during<br />
lessons from London's well-known Phil the winter will seem far less severe when springtime arrives<br />
Murphy. He then began playing in a <strong>and</strong> I have that first cup of coffee out on the front porch with<br />
concert b<strong>and</strong> as well as his high school a favourite neighbour.<br />
b<strong>and</strong> under the direction of another Hope springs eternal from the human heart, they say, <strong>and</strong> for<br />
well-known musician, Don McKellar. many Canadians, there has never been a time when hope was<br />
needed more than now. As for me this spring, I hope like the<br />
Noble Chuck Carrothers Noble Chuck's interest also turned to<br />
crocus, I can break out of the hard shell that sometimes<br />
playing the saxophone in high school<br />
encompasses me <strong>and</strong> bring a smile to the face of someone<br />
<strong>and</strong> for two years in a dance b<strong>and</strong> at London's 401 Plaza. He who hasn’t smiled for a long time. I hope, like the robin, that<br />
adds I was “old enough to play but not to drink on the job”. I will sing again as I go about my work <strong>and</strong> cheer those<br />
Jim Davey, his dance b<strong>and</strong> director was a member of the around me. And like the warm spring rain that washes away<br />
Tommy Dorsey b<strong>and</strong>.<br />
the unsightly remnants of winter, I hope that I will be able to<br />
He was accepted into the music program at the University of cleanse myself of the worthless thoughts <strong>and</strong> concerns which<br />
tend to cripple the spirit. Like the frolicking little farm<br />
McGill with the benefit of a government bursary. His<br />
animals, I hope that I will rediscover <strong>and</strong> truly appreciate this<br />
instructor was the legendary <strong>and</strong> internationally respected<br />
wonderful l<strong>and</strong> which is Canada- my home.<br />
clarinetist Jerald Danovitch.<br />
For the good folks of Parkhill, I hope that those mischievous<br />
Realizing that music may not provide a financially stable black crows will again herald spring from the tall trees on<br />
future he decided to return to London where he completed Hastings Street. I hope that the little grey doves will continue<br />
his B.A. at Western. He then accepted a position with the to grace the community <strong>and</strong> perhaps, some small boy will<br />
Ontario government for 26 years. He was encouraged to bring home to his mother, in the springtime of his life, the<br />
greatest gift of all… his love in the form of a wildflower.<br />
return to playing an instrument four years ago with our<br />
Editor’s Note: The above was written with love for his gr<strong>and</strong>children<br />
by Noble Gr<strong>and</strong>pa Art Racey at Christmas 2008.<br />
concert b<strong>and</strong>.<br />
We are fortunate to have Chuck as our lead clarinetist.<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 11
More of What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Submitted by Noble Laverne Long.<br />
Under the fine leadership <strong>and</strong> guidance, of our Pres. Noble<br />
Jim Abbott, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Bea, Pal -<strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Club has<br />
wrapped up another successful year, helping children<br />
throughout the world who cannot help themselves. The<br />
Vidalia Onion sales were a great success, but due to the drop<br />
in price of aluminum, pop can recycling will not be as<br />
fruitful. We attended many parades in our area <strong>and</strong> made our<br />
presence known to all observers. the Summer B.B.Q. was<br />
well attended, <strong>and</strong> our Ladies night was very enjoyable, <strong>and</strong><br />
special thanks to our <strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Potentate</strong> Noble Gail<br />
MacKay, <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Marlene <strong>and</strong> members of the Divan for<br />
attending.The Feather Party had over 100 in attendance <strong>and</strong><br />
raised over $ 4,000.00. Noble Jim Richardson Chairman of<br />
Christmas Cake, <strong>and</strong> Shortbread, sales reported a great year,<br />
<strong>and</strong> thanks to all who assisted.<br />
Pal <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
“Ladies Night”<br />
Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Ladies Night well attended. Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Shrine Club held their annual Ladies Night recently with a<br />
large turnout of <strong>Shriners</strong> <strong>and</strong> their ladies attending. A<br />
singing group from Listowel, The Serenaders, entertained at<br />
the social function. Shown are Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong> president Jim<br />
Abbott, left, presenting a $2,000 cheque to S<strong>and</strong>y Arlien<br />
(Mrs. George Arlien) of Listowel, for the Listowel Hospital<br />
Foundation. A $2,000 cheque was also presented to the<br />
Palmerston <strong>and</strong> District Hospital Foundation through the<br />
annual radiothon. On the right is <strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Sir</strong> <strong>Potentate</strong><br />
Gail MacKay of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple, London.<br />
Laverne Long photo<br />
On Dec. 3, 2008 several members <strong>and</strong> their Ladies traveled to<br />
Erie Hospital on a cruise bus, <strong>and</strong> was a great day,<br />
<strong>and</strong> very educational <strong>and</strong> eye opening.<br />
Each year several <strong>Shriners</strong> from<br />
Waterloo, <strong>and</strong> Strathroy Clubs<br />
attend our Feather Party, this year<br />
was one of our best. Pictured below<br />
are Noble John Green (L), <strong>and</strong><br />
drawing a ticket for one of 23 18lb.<br />
turkeys is Paul Brown.<br />
At the Feather Party<br />
<strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Sir</strong> Gail MacKay<br />
pulls a ticket from the drum,<br />
assisted by Noble<br />
John Green<br />
Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> hold Ladies Night. Pal-<strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine<br />
Club held a very successful Ladies Night recently. Hosting<br />
the social night <strong>and</strong> receiving the guests attending were<br />
President Jim Abbott <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Bea, left, along with First<br />
<strong>Lady</strong> Marlene <strong>and</strong> <strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Potentate</strong> Gail MacKay of<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple, London. A singing group The Serenaders of<br />
Listowel entertained at the event, <strong>and</strong> $2,000 cheques were<br />
presented to each of the Palmerston Hospital's annual<br />
radiothon, <strong>and</strong> to the Listowel Hospital.<br />
Laverne Long photo<br />
Page 12 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
More of What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Temple<br />
Legion of Honour<br />
(submitted by Noble J.N. Smith)<br />
Congratulations to Gary Philip on this installation<br />
to Comm<strong>and</strong>er of our unit for <strong>2009</strong>. We have now<br />
changed our Installation date from December to September<br />
to allow all who travel, to do so in good weather.<br />
We have always enjoyed the visit to Frankenmuth each year<br />
to see our friends in the Elf Khurafeh LOH. Even though<br />
they have surrendered their charter, we are planning to<br />
return to Frankenmuth again this year to visit <strong>and</strong> relax.<br />
Anyone interested in accompanying us please contact the<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong>er for dates <strong>and</strong> availability.<br />
Congratulations to Noble John (popeye) Smith on being<br />
elected to the Second Lieutenant Comm<strong>and</strong>er of the Great<br />
Lakes Shrine Association - Legions of Honour<br />
(GLSA-LOH). If everything goes well <strong>and</strong> the good lord<br />
willing the Annual Convention for the Legion of Honour<br />
will be held in 2011 in London, when popeye is comm<strong>and</strong>er<br />
of the GLSA-LOH.<br />
Last year we had a visit/meeting/get-to-gather in Sarnia at<br />
the Casino. Everyone who attended enjoyed themselves.<br />
Therefore, we are looking at going to Sarnia again this year.<br />
Adate <strong>and</strong> location will be decided on in the near future.<br />
On November 14th this year, we made a visit to two very<br />
special <strong>and</strong> loving people, Glady <strong>and</strong> Morley Haynes. They<br />
are unable to get out to our meeting any longer so we<br />
decided to pay them a visit. All who attended enjoyed an<br />
afternoon of friendship <strong>and</strong> cake.<br />
From the Adjutant. DUES, DUES, DUES. DO I need to say<br />
more? Contact the Adjutant if you are unsure.<br />
Noble Gary Philip<br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Stella<br />
From the left:<br />
Adjutant Noble<br />
Doug LaBay,<br />
2nd Lt. Cmdr. Noble<br />
John Smith (popeye),<br />
1st Lt. Cmdr.<br />
Paul Boling,<br />
Comm<strong>and</strong>er Noble<br />
Jim Pulley<br />
Just one to steady the nerves<br />
Pay your DUES!!!<br />
Pictured above is<br />
Noble Jeff Brown<br />
Recorder presenting<br />
a number of cheques<br />
from the Fall<br />
Ceremonial totalling<br />
$14,000 to Chairman<br />
Wayne Lachut at the<br />
November 2008<br />
Board of Governors<br />
meeting at Erie<br />
Hospital. The names<br />
<strong>and</strong> amounts from<br />
each Club & Unit were detailed to the Board Members in<br />
presenting the Cheques.<br />
Thanks to the Clubs & Units that donated these monies.<br />
Jeff Brown Recorder <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Cheque Presentation Telemedicine News<br />
CHF presentation to <strong>Mocha</strong> on the new (Temporary) headquarters of<br />
the <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Paediatric Orthopaedics Telemedicine Clinic at<br />
the Children's Hospital in London that took place on Oct 31, 2008<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 13
They Really Love Their Job<br />
How often do you hear someone say, “I<br />
really love my job” <strong>and</strong> mean it? If you spend<br />
any time with the nurses at the <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospital for Children – Cincinnati, you’ll hear<br />
that phrase a lot. Nursing opportunities range<br />
from special training for the transport team,<br />
working on the acute care unit, serving as the<br />
primary nurse on the rehab floor or a member<br />
of the outpatient department.<br />
Nurses on the hospital’s transport team are<br />
the first contact a family makes with our staff.<br />
Being able to answer questions, encouraging a<br />
parent to hold their child’s h<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> even<br />
repeating medical information are small ways<br />
to reassure a parent their child is getting the<br />
very best care. “Supporting families during<br />
this time of crisis <strong>and</strong> caring for a critically ill<br />
child are important to me”, says Conchi<br />
Madsen, R.N, a member of the transport team<br />
<strong>and</strong> a nurse on the acute care unit.<br />
When a new patient arrives at the hospital,<br />
they are admitted to the acute unit on the<br />
third floor. Here a team of more than 15 staff<br />
assess <strong>and</strong> stabilize the child. A nurse signs up<br />
as the child’s primary <strong>and</strong> is assigned to this<br />
child for their entire hospitalization. As the<br />
primary caregiver, the nurse is there for the<br />
family <strong>and</strong> child on a daily basis. This helps<br />
lessen some of the stress from the hospital<br />
experience <strong>and</strong> provides a constant <strong>and</strong> familiar<br />
face for the child <strong>and</strong> family.<br />
Nurses who work on<br />
the rehabilitation unit<br />
see a variety of patients.<br />
In a given week, 25 or<br />
more children are scheduled<br />
for reconstructive<br />
procedures, such as<br />
scalp exp<strong>and</strong>er<br />
removal, a release <strong>and</strong><br />
graft or a laser<br />
treatment. The<br />
primary nurses keep<br />
their patients on a daily<br />
schedule starting with<br />
breakfast, bath time, therapy sessions,<br />
off to the school room <strong>and</strong> then up to the fifth<br />
floor café for lunch. There’s always time for<br />
the playroom, another physical therapy<br />
session <strong>and</strong> maybe a nap <strong>and</strong> then it’s time for<br />
dinner. The nurses also spend time reviewing<br />
the home care plan <strong>and</strong> teaching families how<br />
to care for their child once they return home.<br />
Providing the very best in continuity of<br />
care, children return to the hospital for<br />
outpatient follow up visits on a regular basis.<br />
The nurses in the outpatient department are<br />
equal partners of the burn team. It is during<br />
the clinic visit that the family can describe<br />
how things are going at home. If pressure<br />
garments need to be revised, if there’s a<br />
problem at school or if a child is having an<br />
issue with night time itching, the nurse notes<br />
this in the chart <strong>and</strong> has the physician talk<br />
with the family. Clinic families <strong>and</strong> the<br />
nursing staff form a strong bond over the<br />
years. These nurses know which children<br />
need a pep talk to keep up with their<br />
exercises <strong>and</strong> which kids will tell them about<br />
their latest soccer game.<br />
Most nurses here will tell you that although<br />
some days are long <strong>and</strong> can take a lot out of<br />
you, they wouldn’t give it up for the world.<br />
“Watching the way kids can recover from<br />
such a devastating injury <strong>and</strong> get back with<br />
their lives is remarkable”, says Donna<br />
Mertens, R.N., nurse manager of the<br />
outpatient department. “These families<br />
have a hard road in front of them for<br />
a long time, but they keep on going.<br />
It makes doing my job pretty<br />
rewarding”.<br />
Having received the Magnet<br />
Recognition from the<br />
American Nurses<br />
Credentialing Center, is a<br />
reflection on the quality of<br />
patient care, nursing<br />
excellence <strong>and</strong> innovations<br />
in professional nursing that<br />
take place here every day.<br />
The Cincinnati hospital is the first<br />
within the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital for<br />
Children health care system to receive this<br />
prestigious award <strong>and</strong> the first pediatric<br />
hospital in the Greater Cincinnati area to<br />
receive this honor.<br />
Page 14 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
AROUND<br />
NOBLES, MARK YOUR CALENDARS<br />
JANUARY<br />
9 <strong>Mocha</strong> Installation, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
15 Aylmer S/C Installation, Aylmer Masonic Lodge<br />
15 Brantford S/C Installation, Brantford Shrine Club<br />
15 Camel Coach Installation, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
16 Alumni, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
21 Cambridge S/C Installation, Cambridge Shrine Club<br />
22 Hi-Ro S/C Installation, St. Thomas<br />
22 Stratford S/C Installation, Frienship Centre St. Marys<br />
25 Classic Cars Installation, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
28 Bluewater S/C Installation, Exeter Masonic Lodge<br />
FEBRUARY<br />
12-15 Great Lakes Shrine Association, Merrilville Indiana<br />
18 Board of Directors, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
MARCH<br />
11 Board of Directors/Divan/Stated Meeting, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
APRIL<br />
6 Bruce S/C Ladies Night, Kincardine<br />
8 Board of Directors/Divan/Stated Meeting, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
15 Sun Parlour S/C Ladies Night, Essex Masonic Lodge<br />
16 Aylmer S/C O/V, Aylmer Masonic Lodge<br />
17 Blenheim Fish Fry, Blenheim Masonic Lodge<br />
18 <strong>Potentate</strong>s Ball, London Hilton<br />
20 Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> S/C O/V & Installation, Palmerston Legion<br />
23 Stratford on Avon O/V, Stratford Legion<br />
25 Moslem <strong>Potentate</strong>s Ball<br />
MAY<br />
1 Lambton S/C O/V, Sarnia Masonic Lodge<br />
2 Bluewater S/C 50th Anniversary<br />
11 Waterloo S/C O/V, Waterloo Masonic Lodge<br />
20 Norfolk Fish Fry, Vittoria<br />
31 Erie Hospital Bus Trip, Erie PA<br />
JUNE<br />
2 Strathoca Steak Fry, Dennings Strathroy<br />
3 Bluewater Golf Tourney, Ironwood Exeter<br />
7-11 D. O. N., London<br />
12-13 <strong>Mocha</strong> Spring Ceremonial, Leamington<br />
17 Board of Directors, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
20 Seniors Lunch, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Nobles, we can't be everywhere but support these events if you’re able.<br />
JULY<br />
4-9 Imperial Sessions, San Antonio Texas<br />
14-16 Gr<strong>and</strong> Lodge, Royal, York Toronto<br />
25 Bruce Steak BBQ- Cummings Residence<br />
27 Lambton S/C Golf Tourney<br />
30 Blenheim S/C BBQ<br />
AUGUST<br />
1 Bruce S/C Corn BBQ, Vaugan Monroes<br />
9 Strathoca Golf Tourney<br />
30 Shride, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
SEPTEMBER<br />
3 Achom S/C O/V, Country View Golf Club<br />
9 Board of Directors, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
9 Tillsonburg Pork BBQ, Tillsonburg<br />
14 Waterloo S/C Ladies night, Police Club Ayr<br />
17-20 Great Lakes Shrine Association, Merrilville Indiana<br />
23-27 Northern Trip, EL/SSM<br />
OCTOBER<br />
1 London S/C O/V, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
12 Oktoberfest Parade-KW, Waterloo Masonic Lodge<br />
14 Board of Directors/Divan/Stated Meeting, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
22 Stratford Ladies Night, Arden Park Hotel<br />
28 Bluewater S/C O/V, Carnation Holmesville<br />
NOVEMBER<br />
7 Fall Ceremonial, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
11 Divan Meeting, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
16 Pal <strong>Mocha</strong> Ladies Night, Palmerston Legion<br />
18 Hillbillies Clan 59 Installation, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
20 Blenheim Fish Fry, Blenheim Masonic Lodge<br />
25 Tillsonburg S/C Installation, Straffordville<br />
DECEMBER<br />
1 Strathoca S/C Installation, Strathroy Masonic Lodge<br />
2 Directors Staff, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
3 London S/C Installation, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
6 Norfolk S/C Installation, Simcoe Armouries<br />
9 Board of Directors/Divan/Stated Meeting-Elections, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
13 <strong>Potentate</strong>s Christmas Party, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
14 Waterloo S/C Instillation, Waterloo Masonic Lodge<br />
14 London Oriental & Trumpet B<strong>and</strong> Installation, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
16 Sun Parlour S/C Installation, Essex Masonic Lodge<br />
18 <strong>Mocha</strong> Open House, <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 15
Great Things to Happen in June <strong>2009</strong><br />
Dear Nobles,<br />
You are probably hearing bits <strong>and</strong> pieces about the upcoming” Convention for the Daughters of the Nile, in June,<br />
<strong>2009</strong>”.<br />
Since this is a “special event” for Omar Temple No.111 London, I want our London <strong>and</strong> area people to know what<br />
is in it, for them.<br />
First, there are four evening programmes at the John Labatt Centre, of performances, the likes of which you will<br />
find nowhere else <strong>and</strong> they are absolutely free!<br />
They showcase Pageantry at its best! Five of the smartest looking female drummers you will ever see, provide the<br />
rhythm. It makes everyone step along at a good clip, which is very impressive. Group performers, in costume, also<br />
dance, do pantomimes etc. <strong>Shriners</strong>, who themselves are known for costumes <strong>and</strong> performing, marvel at the<br />
“quality <strong>and</strong> beauty their wives have attained.<br />
These evening performances at the John Labatt Centre, are on the following dates:<br />
Sunday, June 7- 6:00 pm Gr<strong>and</strong> Opening<br />
Tuesday, June 9-8:00 pm Group performances from North American<br />
Wednesday, June 10- 6:00 pm Temples<br />
Thursday, June 11-6:00 pm Installation of Vesta Marshall as Supreme Queen<br />
for <strong>2009</strong>-2010 <strong>and</strong> her officers<br />
Dress code for evening performances:<br />
-dresses or suits for women<br />
-business suits for men<br />
Vesta Marshall<br />
-OR - formal for both men <strong>and</strong> women<br />
There is no deadline or pre-registration for anything listed above.<br />
Second, for the price of $25. a Non-Member, will get a Registration Number, necessary to join tours <strong>and</strong> specific<br />
food events.<br />
There are several Pre <strong>and</strong> Post Tours for everyone.<br />
For Men only, during the Convention, Monday through Thursday, there are daily tours <strong>and</strong> / or golf.<br />
Of particular interest is the Men’s BBQ at Bob <strong>and</strong> Vesta Marshall’s home during that week on Wednesday, at noon.<br />
Food Events include:<br />
(a) English Pub night with entertainment June 6, <strong>2009</strong><br />
(b) Welcome to London Breakfast June 7, <strong>2009</strong><br />
(c) Get together Banquet June 8, <strong>2009</strong>.<br />
(d) Reception following Installation June 11, <strong>2009</strong><br />
AFood Event that requires no Pre-Registration is the Reception after Vesta’s installation June 11, at $15/per<br />
person. Tickets must be purchased in advance.<br />
For descriptions of the above, registration forms, prices etc. call me,<br />
Ombra May at 519-641-4212 or ask any Committee member.<br />
The deadline for registering (except Vesta’s reception), is March 31/09.<br />
The Food Events requiring registration take place at the London Convention Centre on York St. just east of<br />
Wellington.<br />
I can underst<strong>and</strong> if you feel, just by reading this, that you’ve been caught up in a whirlwind; but I want friends <strong>and</strong><br />
relatives to know what this convention includes-- <strong>and</strong> you will notice I’ve barely mentioned that the “members” will<br />
be busy Monday through Thursday in sessions, reviewing <strong>and</strong> improving our methods of providing money for the<br />
needs of children in <strong>Shriners</strong> hospitals. There will also be rehearsals for those performing in the evening<br />
programmes! Wow!<br />
My suggestion is “go to the Opening on Sunday, June 7 @ 6 p.m. It is a very special, unique programme!<br />
All are good, but it’s the best in my opinion.<br />
Princess Ombra May<br />
Page 16 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Getting to Know a Long Time Member of <strong>Mocha</strong>’s<br />
Concert B<strong>and</strong><br />
By Floyd James<br />
his career with the RCAF. He enlisted in the RCAF in 1940<br />
with the hopes of being a pilot. He spent a year playing in<br />
the RCAF b<strong>and</strong>s before beginning flight training. He<br />
received his wings at Aylmer, Ontario <strong>and</strong> enjoyed the region<br />
so much that he settled in London on his return from<br />
overseas. He had been posted to Ferry Comm<strong>and</strong> where he<br />
flew a number of different aircraft but mainly the<br />
DC3-Dakota labeled the “plane that won the war”.<br />
<strong>Lady</strong> Margaret <strong>and</strong> Noble Ernie Lee<br />
Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1921, Noble Ernie remained<br />
a mid-westerner until 1940 when the RCAF required his<br />
service. He was initiated into Masonry in 1946 <strong>and</strong> the<br />
Shrine in 1975. He was, however, recruited into <strong>Mocha</strong>'s<br />
concert b<strong>and</strong> in 1970 in recognition of his musical talent.<br />
Ernie was first given a “banged-up” saxophone to play in<br />
his school b<strong>and</strong>. He says “No instructions or instructor<br />
came with it so I returned it when the sounds I made were<br />
not very musical”. His tenor trombone experience began at<br />
age 13 <strong>and</strong> he benefitted from the excellent instrumentalists<br />
in the Salvation Army b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> was soon playing with them.<br />
At 16 years he began rehearsing with the Winnipeg Citadel<br />
B<strong>and</strong>, considered to be one of the top Sally Ann b<strong>and</strong>s in<br />
North America. In 2 years he passed the music exams <strong>and</strong><br />
became a member-at the bottom end of the trombone section.<br />
Many years<br />
later in 1970 he<br />
formed a brass<br />
octet within<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s concert<br />
b<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
scored over 50<br />
styles of music<br />
while playing<br />
in concerts<br />
around Western<br />
Ontario. He<br />
played bass<br />
trombone in the London Citadel B<strong>and</strong> for many years <strong>and</strong> for<br />
10 years with the Moonliters B<strong>and</strong>. After being asked to<br />
assist with the University of Western Ontario's Symphonic<br />
B<strong>and</strong> for one (1) year he ended up staying for 9 years. He<br />
now plays throughout Western Ontario <strong>and</strong> in border U.S.A.<br />
cities with the Jubilee Brass b<strong>and</strong> which consists of retired<br />
S.A. b<strong>and</strong>smen.<br />
Noble Ernie's many years as a musician where coupled with<br />
However the most exciting plane he piloted was the P-51<br />
Mustang which is rated as the world's #1 Fighter Aircraft.<br />
His comm<strong>and</strong> flew out of bases in Engl<strong>and</strong> as far as Greece<br />
<strong>and</strong> Norway.<br />
In 1946 Ernie returned to Canada <strong>and</strong> commenced work at<br />
the London Free Press as a photographer. His home office<br />
walls are filled with award winning photos which were<br />
published in the United States, Great Britain, New Zeal<strong>and</strong>,<br />
China etc.<br />
He remembers many occasions when he was first on the<br />
scene of fires in the area <strong>and</strong> sometimes was conscripted to<br />
assist the fireman when h<strong>and</strong>ling the hoses. His close<br />
association with the London fire department earned him the<br />
title “Honorary Fire Chief”.<br />
<strong>Lady</strong> Margaret <strong>and</strong> Ernie commenced their overseas trips in<br />
1974 with a month long visit to Africa <strong>and</strong> since then travels<br />
have taken them to every continent including four trips to<br />
Russia <strong>and</strong> as far north as Icel<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong> Greenl<strong>and</strong>. Their<br />
second trip to South America was a cruise down the west<br />
coast <strong>and</strong> north along the east coast.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>'s concert b<strong>and</strong> is fortunate to continue to benefit from<br />
Ernie's dedicated presence at our rehearsals, concerts <strong>and</strong> as<br />
an executive member for 38 years which includes 25 years<br />
as secretary.<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 17
Here’s What’s Happening in the Units!<br />
Message from the Queen<br />
It has been an Exciting <strong>and</strong> Rewarding year as Queen of Omar Temple. To my officers, Ladies of the<br />
household, <strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Sir</strong> Gail MacKay, <strong>Lady</strong> Marlene P.Q., <strong>and</strong> the Nobility of <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>, I thank<br />
you for your unconditional support, <strong>and</strong> enthusiasm in 2008/09.<br />
On behalf of the members of Omar Temple # 111 we wish <strong>Illustrious</strong> <strong>Sir</strong> <strong>Kevin</strong> <strong>Wilson</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Lady</strong> Pr.<br />
Barbara, safe travels as they continue the work of <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> in making a brighter future, to assist the<br />
children in the Shrine Hospitals. Sincerely Deborah O'Connor Queen.<br />
“Nobles” “Ladies”<br />
You are invited to the Installation of Officers,<br />
in the Dufferin Hall Red Room on March 15 <strong>2009</strong> @ 2:00 pm.<br />
PR. Royal Frances Hustler will become Queen of Omar Temple # 111<br />
Banquet: 5:00 pm. Cost: $ 22.00 PP<br />
To join in on the D.O.N Supreme session activities at the John Labatt Centre<br />
on the evenings of June 7,8,10, <strong>and</strong> 11 (no admission charge)<br />
For further info please call Pr. Ombra May 519-641-4212<br />
Friends of Omar (Brantford Area)<br />
Waterford house<br />
Friends of Omar<br />
Friends of Omar (Brantford area)<br />
Waterford House<br />
L-R front row Princess Prudence Bonham,<br />
Norren Yeomans, Karen Dobbs,<br />
Karen McKnight, S<strong>and</strong>ra McNicol,<br />
Mary Lou Rutherford, <strong>and</strong> Christine Stewart<br />
Friends of Omar<br />
Patrol Members<br />
(55th birthday for Omar Temple)<br />
submitted by Audrey Stubbs<br />
Page 18 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital Representative Report - SHC-Canadian<br />
Sunday, January 11, <strong>2009</strong><br />
The <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children-Canada, has<br />
been busy, seeing a significant increase in clinical<br />
patient application numbers. Operation excellence<br />
continues to be positively refined <strong>and</strong> certified by the<br />
Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation.<br />
Teaching <strong>and</strong> research continues on a significant<br />
scale, achieving international recognition. Finances<br />
in terms of adhering to budget have been well<br />
managed, but concerns continue to mount in terms<br />
of long term financial planning, especially in light of<br />
the recent downturn in the World <strong>and</strong> North<br />
American economy. Plans to replace the existing<br />
facility are moving forward, cautiously.<br />
Finances: We were reminded we must learn to live<br />
within our means, <strong>and</strong> must find new ways to raise<br />
funds for our capital projects. Worth serious<br />
consideration, Bill Fawcett, at Imperial (Tampa), a<br />
dedicated financial professional who has worked for<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for almost 25 years, <strong>and</strong> who is<br />
extremely concerned that the Nobles of the Shrine<br />
do not underst<strong>and</strong> the challenges that lie ahead,<br />
dealing with finances, said in a 2007 message;<br />
“…the endowment fund has only recently reached<br />
the level achieved at the end of 1999. Since that<br />
time, our operating expenses have grown over 40%.<br />
New Monies, which comprise of all gifts <strong>and</strong><br />
bequests coming in, have remained relatively level,<br />
especially when compared in current year dollars.<br />
The overall spending rate, which reflects the amount<br />
of funds drawn from the endowment to meet our cash<br />
needs, is at a level where some financial advisors<br />
suggest that the organization cannot exist in<br />
perpetuity.”<br />
In light of recent financial markets performance<br />
these premonitory comments are even more<br />
sobering.<br />
The Canadian fund has not been fully supporting the<br />
Canadian hospital the past several years. The<br />
Colorado Corporation has contributed a significantly<br />
increasing portion over the past few years, from the<br />
now significantly depleted valuation of the<br />
international <strong>Shriners</strong> Endowment fund.<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children need our continued<br />
financial support if we are to maintain our mission.<br />
The Daughters of the Nile continue to be significant<br />
supporters of the Canadian hospital through their<br />
annual bale <strong>and</strong> generous financial donations. In<br />
2008 we were beneficiary of some significant<br />
donations via GWE (Gifts, Wills & Endowments).<br />
MOCHA continues as the second largest Shrine<br />
Centre supporting the Canadian hospital, with<br />
recorded gross contributions second only to<br />
Rameses. MOCHA <strong>Shriners</strong> continue to step up to<br />
the challenge providing support for our children <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children.<br />
Some current operating statistics: In-patient stay<br />
varies with the type of surgery, with 6 weeks being the<br />
longest (normally), <strong>and</strong> the average stay, changing<br />
with improving technology, currently averages 2.8<br />
days. The emphasis is on getting the children home,<br />
or back to their home community as fast as<br />
reasonable.<br />
The approximate ratio of out-patients to in-patients is<br />
30:1. The clinics are very busy, <strong>and</strong> telemedicine <strong>and</strong><br />
outreach clinics are reducing hospital visits.<br />
Telemedicine sessions have recently been held<br />
between Montreal <strong>and</strong> Ontario hospitals in<br />
Kincardine, Thunder Bay, Sarnia as well as other<br />
locations. Hospital patients come from British<br />
Columbia to Newfoundl<strong>and</strong> as well as from the USA<br />
<strong>and</strong> international. The Winnipeg Satellite Clinic is<br />
now a reality, serving our western patients. Opened<br />
on the site of our former Winnipeg hospital, the<br />
Winnipeg Clinic official dedication was set for<br />
January 30th <strong>2009</strong>. Patient travel is expected to be<br />
reduced, on a per patient basis using new<br />
technologies <strong>and</strong> strategies.<br />
More information is available on the above <strong>and</strong> more.<br />
THE ORTHOPEDIK, a quarterly newsletter<br />
produced at <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital for Children- Canada,<br />
is available from your Shrine Centre or on-line, at<br />
www.shrinershq.org/files/hospitals/Canada/pdf/The_<br />
Orthopedik_Winter_2008.pdf<br />
The newsletter is now supplemented by news on the<br />
web at www.shrinershq.org/Hospitals/Canada.<br />
Three documents that may be of interest to<br />
some:<br />
1. Directed use gifts <strong>and</strong> grants - Patient needs<br />
<strong>and</strong> family support (items)<br />
2. <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children - Board<br />
of Governors Job Description<br />
3. SHC Canadian Hospital Policy Agreement<br />
between family <strong>and</strong> Shriner<br />
Feel free to contact me if you have related questions<br />
or would like me to make a hospital presentation to<br />
your club or unit, or if you have a suggestion for an<br />
article in a future edition of THE ORTHOPEDIK.<br />
Anyone wishing to personally make a donation at a<br />
Board of Governors meeting in Montreal is welcome<br />
to contact me regarding arrangements. Visitors <strong>and</strong><br />
pre-arranged tours are welcome.<br />
John McLaughlin, P.P.;<br />
Hospital Representative<br />
Board of Governors,<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital for Children- Canada<br />
mclaughj@sympatico.ca<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 19
Norfolk S.C.<br />
I had the distinct pleasure of being invited to the installation<br />
of officers at for the Norfolk Shrine Club in Dec. 2008 <strong>and</strong><br />
I sure would have hated to miss this great <strong>and</strong> joyous event.<br />
Good food, friends, <strong>and</strong> fellowship was enjoyed by many<br />
Nobles <strong>and</strong> their Ladies. Also in attendance were the<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong>, <strong>and</strong> his lady along with many Divan Members.<br />
Also in attendance were Norfolk Mayor Dennis Travale <strong>and</strong><br />
hi <strong>Lady</strong>. The event was held at The Sgt. Frederick Hobson<br />
VC. Armory in Simcoe.<br />
I was proud <strong>and</strong> honored to be invited <strong>and</strong> please invite<br />
Diane <strong>and</strong> myself next year.<br />
Thanks the editor.<br />
Pictured here are some of the new officers for <strong>2009</strong> L-R <strong>Potentate</strong> Gail<br />
MacKay, President: Terry Blower, 1st. VP Brent Smith, 2nd. VP Gord<br />
Cr<strong>and</strong>all, Treas. Gord Franklin, Sec. Eric Jensen, Director Ken Beckett.<br />
Missing from the photo is Sec. Noble Dave Berta, Directors: John<br />
Johnson, Wayne Brown, Auby Cox.<br />
Pictured here Noble Rob Parker had the great fortune of being surrounded<br />
by beautiful ladies, he is obviously doing something right.<br />
CLUB NEWS<br />
Waterloo Shrine Club<br />
Pictured is the presentation of $10,000 to the Gr<strong>and</strong> River hospital -<br />
children's ward <strong>and</strong> a additional $10,000 donation to St Mary's Hospital for their use<br />
in the clothing needs of abused or assaulted children. The Waterloo County Shrine<br />
club is pleased we are able to give money to support our community in addition to<br />
our chief aim of the support of <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children.<br />
Pictured L-R: Wayne Addison Treasurer, Richard Schmidt 2nd VP, Barry Snider<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Assistant Rabban, Jane Jaminson Gr<strong>and</strong> River Hospital Foundation,<br />
Don Moeser President, Larry Cooper 1st VP.<br />
Brantford Shrine Club<br />
Brantford Shrine Club Bursary Program<br />
Each year, a bursary of $4,000.00 is offered to a physically<br />
h<strong>and</strong>icapped, graduating student in the Gr<strong>and</strong> Erie School<br />
Board area who will be continuing their education at a<br />
college or university. This program has been available for<br />
eight years <strong>and</strong> we have had five successful applicants who<br />
have received this amount. We believe that assisting<br />
students with disabilities is in keeping with our Shrine<br />
philosophy of helping them lead a normal life through<br />
education as well as a belief that funds raised in our<br />
community should be spent inour community. A package of<br />
application forms <strong>and</strong> information is available for your Club<br />
or Unit if you are interested in adopting this program by<br />
e-mailing your request to jimboyd@primus.ca<br />
Nick Mercanti<br />
- An honour student<br />
from Waterford District<br />
High School who was<br />
accepted into the<br />
Television <strong>and</strong><br />
Broadcasting Program<br />
at Conestoga College.<br />
Lesleigh Elgie - Graduated from<br />
Assumption College <strong>and</strong> entered<br />
the BA Program in children’s<br />
education at Laurier Brantford.<br />
Curtis Preise - Graduated<br />
from St. Johns College<br />
<strong>and</strong> studied computer<br />
systems technology at<br />
Fanshawe College.<br />
Ashley Bratina - Graduated<br />
from North Park Collegiate<br />
<strong>and</strong> studied marine <strong>and</strong> fresh<br />
water biology at the<br />
University of Guelph.<br />
Rosemary Whitehouse - Graduated from Paris district High School <strong>and</strong><br />
studied business administration at Wilfred Laurier University.<br />
<strong>Kevin</strong> Monahan - Graduated<br />
from North Park Collegiate <strong>and</strong><br />
attended George Brown College<br />
to study prosthetics <strong>and</strong> became<br />
an orthopedic technician.<br />
Page 20 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
For Your Information<br />
Burn Awareness Week<br />
is officially Feb. 1-7, <strong>2009</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children will use the week to<br />
kick off a year-long campaign focused on preventing<br />
gasoline burn injuries.<br />
The commitment of <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> International to actively participate in annual burn<br />
awareness campaigns <strong>and</strong> educate the public about burn<br />
prevention is a key reason for the continued success of<br />
our efforts.<br />
Resources <strong>and</strong> promotional aids in support of burn<br />
awareness, including an information sheet with ideas to<br />
help you spread the word in your community, one-sheets<br />
<strong>and</strong> a proclamation template, are now available for<br />
download in the Temple Resources section of the corporate<br />
Web site at: http://www.shrinershq.org/Shrine/<br />
temple_communications/Public_Relations.aspx.<br />
Additional information - including how to order burn<br />
awareness materials - <strong>and</strong> resources available for download<br />
MOTOR CORPS<br />
Donates $3,000<br />
to the Lake Chappala, Mexico <strong>Shriners</strong> Transportation fund.<br />
Picuted here are: Noble R<strong>and</strong>y Henry <strong>and</strong> Noble Gerald Campbell of<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Motor Corp presenting, Noble Graham Paull <strong>and</strong> his <strong>Lady</strong><br />
Shiela of the Lake Chappala Mexico Shrine Club a cheque for<br />
$3,000 to assist in transporting children needing treatment to the<br />
Mexico City Hospital.<br />
can be found at www.burnawarenessweek.org. Please<br />
note that while you can place orders now, materials will<br />
not be shipped until after Jan. 5.Also to be included on the<br />
Burn Awareness Week site in the near future is a<br />
geographical listing of all temples, so that community<br />
groups may contact their local <strong>Shriners</strong> for more<br />
information about the campaign.<br />
While it is extremely important to the health <strong>and</strong> safety of<br />
kids that we continue this educational campaign<br />
throughout the year, having Burn Awareness Week as an<br />
initial focal point can be very helpful. There is a flyer<br />
available on the shrinershq.org Web site link provided<br />
above that includes the Feb. 1-7 dates, which will enable<br />
you to promote this kick-off week.<br />
Thank you for your support of the burn awareness<br />
campaign <strong>and</strong> all your efforts to improve <strong>and</strong> protect the<br />
lives of children.<br />
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the<br />
public relations department at <strong>Shriners</strong> International<br />
Headquarters at shrinepr@shrinenet.org or call<br />
(813) 281-8162.<br />
Public Relations Department<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> International Headquarters<br />
New Shrine Unit<br />
Keystone Kops Unit<br />
Nobles of the Brantford Shrine Club are currently establishing the<br />
formation of a new Unit.<br />
The Unit will comprise of Nobles in the dress of Keystone Kops & will<br />
come under the direct jurisdiction of <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre.<br />
The purpose of the Unit is to enhance the quality of life of children, the<br />
elderly <strong>and</strong> the disabled by providing fun & pleasure to them.<br />
In addition the Unit will provide fellowship within <strong>Mocha</strong> as well as<br />
contributing to <strong>Mocha</strong> events.<br />
Membership is to be open to all Nobles within the <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre<br />
& dues will be kept at a minimum.<br />
We welcome your participation.<br />
Call Sid Copperthwaite @ 519.753.7319<br />
or e-mail - scopperthwaite@rogers.com<br />
Thank You, Yours in the Faith<br />
Sid Copperthwaite Noble, Brantford Shrine Club<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 21
A REMINDER FOR ALL CLUBS AND UNITS WHO ARE<br />
ENGAGED IN PARADE ACTIVITIES<br />
Insurance Issues<br />
If any unit, club, member or group is in attendance at any parade displaying any Shrine emblem or Shrine sign<br />
on their uniform, clothing, or vehicle, <strong>and</strong> the parade has not been approved by the <strong>Potentate</strong>, the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> insurance is NOT in affect, <strong>and</strong> the Shrine attendees are in violation of Imperial Regulations. All clubs<br />
<strong>and</strong> units MUST send in the Activity Approval Form before the parade season for each year, in order for the<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> to approve, <strong>and</strong> to be covered under <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Liability coverage. Therefore, any club or unit<br />
that does not send in the Parade Attendance Questionnaire, will NOT be allowed to participate!<br />
Parade Regulations<br />
All parade rules apply for Shrine Parades AND Civic parades. There is NO difference in parade protocol, OR<br />
parade rules for ANY parade event that <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> participate in at the Temple or Civic level. If Shrine<br />
identified vehicles, Shrine decals, Shrine clothing, Shrine Fez, OR any means of identifying personnel<br />
participating or equipment employed at any event as <strong>Shriners</strong> in any means, the parade rules apply.<br />
PARADE REGULATIONS<br />
PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS: <strong>Shriners</strong> only in parades<br />
of temples at annual sessions of The Imperial Council<br />
or in parades under the auspices of temples or Shrine<br />
Associations or Civic, ONLY NOBLES SHALL<br />
PARTICIPATE.<br />
NO IMPERSONATIONS: No impersonations of<br />
ethnic groups, females, or political figures are<br />
allowed in parades.<br />
VEHICLE EQUIPMENT: No motorized vehicles<br />
shall engage their sirens, flashing lights or colored<br />
lights. They are to use their turn indicators <strong>and</strong> items<br />
required by law.<br />
THROWING OBJECTS: Neither c<strong>and</strong>y nor other<br />
objects shall be thrown or h<strong>and</strong>ed to spectators along<br />
the parade route.<br />
DEMEANING DISPLAYS: No demeaning displays<br />
or discharge of firearms of any type, or other items<br />
that may be considered in poor taste are permitted.<br />
INTOXICATING BEVERAGES: Members of<br />
participating units shall not drink any intoxicating<br />
beverages before or during any parade, <strong>and</strong> they shall<br />
be circumspect in the use of soft drinks in public<br />
places so as not to give the impression they are<br />
drinking intoxicants.<br />
SAFETY LAWS: Motorcycles, scooters, <strong>and</strong> other<br />
motorized vehicles shall obey local laws regarding<br />
speed, prudent operation <strong>and</strong> the use of hard helmets<br />
instead of fezzes.<br />
ENFORCEMENT: The Marshal, Parade Marshal<br />
<strong>and</strong> Provost Corps shall enforce all Shrine parade<br />
regulations <strong>and</strong> they shall report any violators to the<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong>.<br />
Public parades are the number one method of advertisement for our Fraternity. Your participation <strong>and</strong><br />
adherence to the above regulations will ensure Shrine protocol; Imperial regulations are adhered to <strong>and</strong><br />
provide a high degree of Safety for our parade participants, <strong>and</strong> the general public viewing our events. Our<br />
conduct is important for our image, <strong>and</strong> has a very profound effect upon our fund raising efforts for <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospitals <strong>and</strong> recruiting Masons into our ranks.<br />
Noble Craig Kealey<br />
Marshal<br />
Noble Darrin Wettlaufer<br />
Parade Marshal<br />
Noble Larry Pickard<br />
Provost Marshal<br />
We are always available to assist Units/Clubs with any parade questions or information.<br />
By request, the Marshal/Parade Marshal will visit your unit/club meetings to discuss the regulations.<br />
Page 22 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
MOCHA SHRINERS PARADE QUESTIONNAIRE <strong>2009</strong><br />
In order for your Club or Unit to be placed in the Parade line up<br />
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM BY MAY 1ST, <strong>2009</strong><br />
To: Darrin Wettlaufer, Parade Marshal<br />
75 Ponds Edge Court, London, Ontario N5Z 5C4<br />
Name of Club or Unit_____________________________________<br />
Noble to contact____________________ Phone #________________<br />
1. <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>-Spring Ceremonial Leamington, ON - June 13, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Parade line up time: 1:00PM Parade time: 2:00PM<br />
Will your Club or Unit be parading YES_____ NO____<br />
Type of equipment in parade: Float_____ B<strong>and</strong>_____ Motorized____<br />
Marching _____ Total number of Nobles participating ___________<br />
Approx. distance required for the Parade Assembly ___________ft<br />
2. Imperial Session San Antonio, Texas - July 07, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Parade line up time: TBA Parade time: TBA<br />
Will your Club or Unit be parading YES_____ NO____<br />
Type of equipment in parade: Float_____ B<strong>and</strong>_____ Motorized____<br />
Marching _____ Total number of Nobles participating ___________<br />
Approx. distance required for the Parade Assembly ___________ft<br />
3. GLSA Orak <strong>Shriners</strong> Merrillville, IN - September 19, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Parade line up time: 12 Noon Parade time: 1 pm<br />
Will your Club or Unit be parading YES_____ NO____<br />
Type of equipment in parade: Float_____ B<strong>and</strong>_____ Motorized____<br />
Marching_____ Total number of Nobles participating ___________<br />
Approx. distance required for the Parade Assembly ___________ft<br />
Lost in the Desert<br />
The following Nobles have been listed as lost.<br />
If you have an address,<br />
please advise the office.<br />
Robert Barnes<br />
– Kincardine<br />
Charles B. Bates<br />
– Windsor<br />
Robert C. Bear<br />
– Chatham<br />
Roberts Briars<br />
– London<br />
Tom J. Burscough<br />
– Cambridge<br />
Thomas Buckingham<br />
– Sarnia<br />
John Kerr<br />
– London<br />
McLean Neil<br />
– Port Huron MI<br />
Wm. A. Meyer Jr.<br />
– Kitchener<br />
David Montague<br />
– Windsor<br />
Paul Morningstar<br />
– Sarnia<br />
Ralph E. Schellenberger<br />
– Stratford<br />
John Welker<br />
– Kitchener<br />
Keith Westlake<br />
– Zurich<br />
DEADLINE<br />
for next issue<br />
April 14, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Copy received<br />
after then will<br />
not appear<br />
until the<br />
August<br />
issue!<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 23
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Did You Know?<br />
Up to what age are children admitted to <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals for Children?<br />
Up to their 18th birthday.<br />
What is the average length of stay at the orthopaedic hospitals?<br />
4.12 days<br />
What is the average length of stay at the burn hospitals?<br />
4.26 days.<br />
How much does it cost for a child to receive care at a <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital?<br />
Nothing. All care <strong>and</strong> services at <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals are provided totally without charge to the patient or family.<br />
Where does the money come from to operate the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals?<br />
Gifts, bequests, income from the endowment fund, hospital fundraising events <strong>and</strong> the annual assessment paid by every Shriner.<br />
Page 24 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
History of <strong>Mocha</strong> Continued 2001-2007<br />
~ 2001 ~<br />
An emergent meeting of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple was held at <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple on<br />
January 10, 2001. <strong>Potentate</strong> Gerrits opened the meeting at 7:05pm with<br />
approximately 150 Nobles in attendance. The <strong>Potentate</strong> reviewed the purpose<br />
of the meeting which was to make a Notice of Motion re the sale of the Camel<br />
Coach; there was no seconder for the motion.<br />
The <strong>Potentate</strong> stated that he had learned on Monday, January 8 that the Camel<br />
Coach had been sold. Following a brief discussion, the meeting was adjourned.<br />
The Annual Meeting was held at the Temple on January 19, 2001 with some<br />
175 members in attendance.<br />
• all business <strong>and</strong> financial reports were reviewed <strong>and</strong> approved<br />
• 4 bequests were received through 2000; inquiries are increasing<br />
• Noble Fahrner presented <strong>and</strong> received approval for 2001 budget<br />
The Spring Ceremonial was held in St. Thomas at the Hi-Ro Shrine Club <strong>and</strong><br />
the Memorial Arena on May 11/13; 137 Nobles were created <strong>and</strong> donations<br />
totaled $253,192.<br />
The Fall Ceremonial was held in London on November 17 at the <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
Shrine Centre when 35 brethren were created Nobles.<br />
In 2000, Imperial Council approved a proposal to amend the by-laws so that<br />
Master Masons would be eligible to become <strong>Shriners</strong> – effective on July 3, 2000.<br />
At the December Stated Meeting, Noble John L. McLaughlin was elected<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> for 2002 with no changes in the Treasurer <strong>and</strong> Recorder.<br />
~ 2002 ~<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> Fahrner opened the Stated Meeting in the Shrine Centre on January<br />
18, 2002 at 7:30 pm with 150 members in attendance.<br />
Previous minutes (January 19, 2001) were read <strong>and</strong> adopted as correct.<br />
Treasurer Williams presented the Auditor’s report <strong>and</strong> the financial reports;<br />
these were accepted as presented.<br />
Membership Chairman Warner stated that we had a good year from a<br />
membership st<strong>and</strong>point but still had a net loss of 20 members.<br />
Noble McLaughlin presented the 2002 budget which was approved.<br />
The 2002 <strong>Potentate</strong> (Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> John McLaughlin) was installed by Paul Ellyatt<br />
P.P.; he also presented the new <strong>Potentate</strong> with his fez.<br />
It was reported that the Woodstock Shrine Club building was sold with a<br />
closing date of June 22, 2002.<br />
The Spring Ceremonial was held in Port Elgin on May 17/19 in the CAW<br />
Centre which was an excellent facility. The weekend started with a fish fry <strong>and</strong><br />
ended with a breakfast in the CAW complex. <strong>Mocha</strong> welcomed 58 new Nobles<br />
<strong>and</strong> received $250,000 in donations.<br />
At the Imperial Sessions held in Vancouver (June 23/27), the Shrine<br />
representatives approved a proposal to replace the word Temple with the term<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> where used in a proper name. “Temple” will remain in the by-laws.<br />
A Summer Ceremonial was held in Sarnia on September 13/14 at the<br />
Lambton Shrine Club <strong>and</strong> the SCIT High School. 20 c<strong>and</strong>idates were created<br />
Nobles of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple.<br />
A Stated Meeting was held in the <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre on December 11, 2002.<br />
Election of Officers, based on the revised by-laws, was held at this meeting.<br />
Noble Sims presented <strong>and</strong> reviewed his 2003 budget on a “line by line” basis.<br />
Shrine Fall Ceremonial was held at <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> on November 9 with 10<br />
creations.<br />
Elected <strong>Potentate</strong> for 2003 was Noble George Sims (Chatham) with Ill. <strong>Sir</strong><br />
Fahrner as Treasurer <strong>and</strong> Noble Smuck as Recorder.<br />
~ 2003 ~<br />
The Annual Meeting was held in the Shrine Centre on January 17, 2003 with<br />
some 165 Nobles in attendance.<br />
The Recorder reported that 2002 donations totaled $351,016. Membership at<br />
the end of 2001 was 3,883; membership at the end of 2002 was 3,831 which<br />
was a loss of 52 members.<br />
It was approved to spend up to $50,000 on the roof of the original building;<br />
it could be less if only minor repairs are required.<br />
The Spring Ceremonial, sponsored by Ahcom Shrine Club, was held in<br />
Chatham on June 20/21 at the Sertoma Wish Centre; 65 c<strong>and</strong>idates were<br />
created Nobles of <strong>Mocha</strong> Temple.<br />
The floors in the Shrine Centre were carpeted/refinished to their original glory.<br />
The Fall Ceremonial was held in London at the Shrine Centre on November<br />
15 with 20 creations into <strong>Mocha</strong>. Total Ceremonial donations from Clubs/Units<br />
for 2003 were $ 377,325.<br />
The December Stated Meeting was held at the <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> on December<br />
10, 2003 with 50 Nobles in attendance.<br />
Elected <strong>Potentate</strong> was Noble Donald Warner (Windsor); Treasurer was Ill. <strong>Sir</strong><br />
Fahrner; Recorder was Noble Allen Smuck.<br />
~ 2004 ~<br />
The Annual Meeting was held on January 16, 2004 with approx. 160 Nobles<br />
in attendance.<br />
All donations to our hospitals through 2003 exceeded $ 470,000. The year end<br />
membership totaled 3,754 Nobles which reflects a loss of 77 through the year.<br />
Financial reports were included in the Treasurers review <strong>and</strong> accepted by the<br />
Nobles.<br />
Noble Warner reviewed his 2004 budget <strong>and</strong> stressed “the need to reduce<br />
spending”; his report was accepted .<br />
The Spring Ceremonial was held in Leamington on June 25/26, 2004 at the<br />
Leamington Kinsmen Recreation Centre which is a beautiful facility. 86 new<br />
Nobles became members of <strong>Mocha</strong>.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong>’s Fall Ceremonial was held at the Shrine Centre on November 13 when<br />
22 Nobles were created members of <strong>Mocha</strong>. Hospital donations totaled $120,388.<br />
Throughout the year, 113 Nobles were created.<br />
At the December Stated Meeting, with 97 Nobles in attendance, Noble Grant<br />
Fotheringham was elected 2005 <strong>Potentate</strong> (Waterloo), with Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> Fahrner<br />
elected Treasurer <strong>and</strong> Noble Smuck elected Recorder.<br />
~ 2005 ~<br />
On January 16, with 180 Nobles in attendance, the Recorder’s <strong>and</strong><br />
Treasurer’s reports were reviewed <strong>and</strong> accepted.<br />
Noble Fotheringham presented his budget which was accepted.<br />
Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> Shillington installed the 2005 Officers.<br />
The Spring Ceremonial was held in Waterloo on May 27/28; this saw the creation<br />
of 41 Nobles.<br />
Considerable interest was generated re the possibility of a <strong>Shriners</strong> hospital<br />
in London.<br />
Many members of <strong>Mocha</strong> dedicated much time <strong>and</strong> effort re this project<br />
which did not materialize.<br />
The Fall Ceremonial was held at <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> on November 12 which saw<br />
the creation of 22 Nobles. Donations totaled $ 134,904.<br />
The Stated Meeting of December 15, 2005 with 154 members in attendance<br />
saw the election of Noble David Sloman (London) as <strong>Potentate</strong> for 2006 <strong>and</strong><br />
Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> Fahrner as Treasurer <strong>and</strong> Noble Smuck as Recorder.<br />
~ 2006 ~<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> David Sloman <strong>and</strong> his Divan were installed for 2006 at the Shrine<br />
Centre on January 13.<br />
Also at the Stated Meeting of January 13, 2006, the Recorder reported 2005<br />
donations of $411,170.<br />
The Recorder also reported, for 2005, the creation of 63 Nobles when combined<br />
with the losses through deaths, etc. produced a membership loss of 110.<br />
The 2006 Spring Ceremonial was held in London on June 9/10 at <strong>Mocha</strong><br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> <strong>and</strong> the Hilton Hotel ; 42 Nobles were created at this Ceremonial.<br />
It was reported that the Royal Scots had won 8 medals at G.L.S.A.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Legion of Honour celebrated 30th anniversary...Happy<br />
Anniversary !<br />
The Fall Ceremonial was held on October 13/14 in Strathroy at the Royal<br />
Canadian Legion, St. John’s Anglican Hall <strong>and</strong> West Middlesex Memorial<br />
Arena....the total event was enjoyed by all. 31 Nobles were created in Strathroy.<br />
At the Stated Meeting of December 13, 2006, Noble Norman Camp was elected<br />
<strong>Potentate</strong> with Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> Fahrner as Treasurer <strong>and</strong> Noble Jeffery Brown as Recorder.<br />
~ 2007 ~<br />
The Spring Ceremonial was held in Woodstock on June 8/9 at the Woodstock<br />
District Community Complex...an outst<strong>and</strong>ing facility. 43 Nobles were created in<br />
a great fraternal atmosphere. <strong>Potentate</strong> Camp planned an excellent Ceremonial.<br />
The “<strong>Mocha</strong> Boys” put on a great show in Komoka for Canada<br />
Day………Love Bugs, Classic Cars, Trumpet B<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Hillbilly Clan 59 hosted an International Hillbilly Convention in August.<br />
The Great Lakes Shrine Association selected London (Pres. Ill. <strong>Sir</strong> David<br />
Fahrner) for their annual ceremonial. On September 22nd, the London<br />
community witnessed an outst<strong>and</strong>ing parade of International Shrine Units.<br />
The Fall Ceremonial was held at <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> on November 10.<br />
Acclaimed as 2008 <strong>Mocha</strong> Officers at the December Annual Meeting were<br />
Noble Gail MacKay as <strong>Potentate</strong><br />
Ill <strong>Sir</strong> David Fahrner as Treasurer<br />
Noble Jeff Brown as Recorder.<br />
Apologies are extended re any errors, omissions, misunderst<strong>and</strong>ings.<br />
Appreciation is extended to the Recorder’s Office for their co-operation <strong>and</strong><br />
support. A special “thanks” is given to the Editor, Noble Dennis Cook for his<br />
patience, support <strong>and</strong> his co-operation.<br />
Bob Henry<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 25
Progress Report #2 - <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
JANUARY <strong>2009</strong><br />
BACKGROUND<br />
• In 2007, <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>, in partnership with Children’s Health Foundation,<br />
agreed to reach out <strong>and</strong> help more kids with orthopaedic needs in more<br />
communities<br />
• With <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> generous financial commitment of $1 million, we are<br />
establishing a Paediatrics Orthopaedic<br />
Telemedicine Clinic to initially serve three communities in Southwestern Ontario <strong>and</strong> to have the ability to consult with the<br />
Canadian <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital in Montreal<br />
• What is the Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine Clinic? Through live video conferencing, it allows doctors <strong>and</strong> the health<br />
care professionals at Children’s Hospital to watch, look <strong>and</strong> listen to children in a location closer to their home, rather than<br />
enduring the time <strong>and</strong> expense of travelling<br />
UPDATE FROM OCTOBER 1, 2008 – JANUARY 15, <strong>2009</strong><br />
• On October 31st, Children’s Hospital Foundation <strong>and</strong> Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre was pleased to<br />
host approximately 15 <strong>Shriners</strong> in the temporary location for the <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Orthopaedic Telemedicine Clinic at<br />
Children’s Hospital to see a demonstration of teleconferencing first h<strong>and</strong><br />
• The Steering Committee for this project from <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> attended, <strong>and</strong> a few guests joined us from some of the<br />
nearby clubs<br />
• Ellen Rosen, Vice President, Women <strong>and</strong> Children’s Services, <strong>and</strong> Glen Kearns, Vice President, Clinical Support Services<br />
from London Health Sciences Centre welcomed everyone <strong>and</strong> thanked the <strong>Shriners</strong> for making this project possible<br />
• Dr. Rob Williams, Chief Medical Officer with the Ontario Telemedicine Network, <strong>and</strong> the CEO <strong>and</strong> several staff members<br />
from the Kids Ability Centre for Child Development in Waterloo joined us via teleconferencing<br />
• Caleigh Turnbull (a young patient of Dr. Leitch’s known to many of you) participated in a demonstration of telemedicine with<br />
Dr. Tim Carey <strong>and</strong> Dr. Kellie Leitch<br />
• The Ontario Telemedicine Process – all three remote sites in rehabilitation clinics (Kids Ability in Waterloo, the Prism Centre<br />
in Chatham, <strong>and</strong> the John McGivney Centre in Windsor) have now completed the OTN application process <strong>and</strong> been<br />
approved<br />
• Equipment – working with the stakeholders, a stringent process has been completed to identify the necessary equipment to<br />
meet the needs of the staff <strong>and</strong> the patients at the three remote sites <strong>and</strong> the orthopaedic surgeons at Children’s Hospital<br />
• Of the two preferred equipment providers, it appears the equipment that is m<strong>and</strong>ated at all<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals in the States will be chosen<br />
• During the information gathering process for the equipment, a connection has been made to<br />
the Telemedicine Coordinator at the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital in Honolulu, <strong>and</strong> she is pleased to<br />
work collaboratively with our Project Manager to share expertise on how they developed the<br />
Hawaii telemedicine project<br />
• This collaboration will support the development of the MSPOTS Tool Kit (project<br />
guidebook)<br />
• The list of equipment to be purchased will be provided to the <strong>Shriners</strong> MSPOTS Committee<br />
the week of January 19th to review <strong>and</strong> approve before the equipment is ordered<br />
• The Project Manager is working with the three sites to develop infrastructure at the sites to<br />
ensure consistency in policies <strong>and</strong> procedures <strong>and</strong> ongoing sustainability<br />
• Project training is scheduled for late February at the three sites<br />
• An event is being planned for the spring to celebrate the official launch of the MSPOTS<br />
project once all three rehabilitation sites have their equipment installed <strong>and</strong> are up<br />
<strong>and</strong> running<br />
• Hawaii has asked to be included in the event via teleconferencing, <strong>and</strong> the Montreal <strong>Shriners</strong><br />
Hospital will be invited to participate as well<br />
• To date, $606,351.66 has been received by Children’s Health Foundation towards the<br />
$1 million commitment<br />
Prepared by: Debbie Comuzzi, President <strong>and</strong> CEO, Children’s Health Foundation Penny Harman,<br />
Major <strong>and</strong> Planned Gifts Director, Children’s Health Foundation Patricia Potter, Project Manager,<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine Clinic, Children’s Hospital<br />
A special Thanks to all Clubs <strong>and</strong> Units who have helped us achieve this big number of dollars.<br />
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the generous donations to the <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Paediatric<br />
Telemedicine Service. Your continued commitment to Helping Children is greater then ever.<br />
Please consider giving at the Spring ceremonial to help us achieve our goal of $1 million dollars.<br />
Noble Dwight Coughlan Membership Chairman<br />
Page 26 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
<strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>’ Memorial Cards<br />
Nobles, the members of Lambton Shrine Club Motor Corp Unit,<br />
have produced a very nice informative Donor Card for Funeral<br />
Homes with an explantation letter of where your dollar goes. It was introduced<br />
at the <strong>Mocha</strong> Installation, Noble Ted Haight presents the new card to Noble<br />
Wayne Brown of Norfolk Shrine Club.<br />
Description <strong>and</strong> instructions for the use of the<br />
perforated two-part card:<br />
A) Memorial card for the family (top) is usually<br />
h<strong>and</strong>led at the funeral home<br />
B) Memorial donation card (bottom) to accompany<br />
donation cheque which would be mailed in the<br />
supplied stamped envelope to the<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre<br />
Make cheques payable to:<br />
• MSPOTS/CHF or<br />
• <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Patient Transportation Fund or<br />
• <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital for Children, Canadian Unit<br />
Tax receipts will be issued for any of the<br />
three options.<br />
C) Brief explanation of the options follows:<br />
M.S.P.O.T.S./C.H.F. - <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> Paediatric Orthopaedic Telemedicine<br />
Service (London) is a partnership with <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> <strong>and</strong> CHildren’s Health<br />
Foundation at Children’s Hospital in London to help more kids with orthopaedic<br />
needs in more communities. Through live video conferencing from satellite clinics<br />
(initially Windsor, Chatham, Waterloo) doctors <strong>and</strong> the health care professionals at<br />
Children’s Hospital can assess patients’ needs <strong>and</strong> are able to link up <strong>and</strong> consult<br />
with the Canadian <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital in Montreal. This enables local children to be<br />
assessed <strong>and</strong> cared for in a location closer to their homes rather than enduring the<br />
time of travelling. Additional satellite cities are planned in the future.<br />
<strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Patient Transportation Fund<br />
Travel expenses to <strong>and</strong> from Shriner Hospitals are paid for by SHriners. There are<br />
22 <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals in North America. Children under 18 with orthopaedic problems,<br />
burn injuries, spinal injuries <strong>and</strong> cleft palates receive free medical care at<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital.<br />
<strong>Shriners</strong> Hospital for<br />
Children, Canadian Unit<br />
in Montreal.<br />
Funds are used for research<br />
<strong>and</strong> daily operation.<br />
No charge to family for<br />
treatment <strong>and</strong> services.<br />
Tillsonburg<br />
Shrine Club<br />
Tillsonburg Shrine Club has done well with<br />
the pop can recycling program <strong>and</strong><br />
although the price per pound of aluminum<br />
is quite low right now, it has been a very<br />
profitable undertaking for our Club.<br />
The pop can program was introduced to our<br />
Club by Noble Dave Br<strong>and</strong>, <strong>and</strong> with the<br />
assistance of many nobles it has been a<br />
good project. We have many businesses<br />
who gather <strong>and</strong> contribute cans to our<br />
cause, <strong>and</strong> we try to recognize them for<br />
their efforts.<br />
For this purpose a nice thank you plaque<br />
was designed by Noble Dennis Cook,<br />
placed in a frame <strong>and</strong> presented.<br />
Pictured here are Nobles Dave Br<strong>and</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
Max Meharg presenting a thank you<br />
to an employee of Saint Gobain Corp.<br />
for their assistance with pop can donations<br />
Contact <strong>Mocha</strong> Shrine Centre<br />
at 519-672-1391<br />
for additional cards<br />
<strong>and</strong> envelopes<br />
Pictured here is a replica of the plaque,<br />
which was well received by the recipient.<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 27
Saturday,<br />
April 18, <strong>2009</strong><br />
Hilton Hotel<br />
300 King Street, London<br />
Dancing &<br />
Entertainment<br />
by<br />
Vintage Dance<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Show B<strong>and</strong><br />
$115.00 per night<br />
Reservations by April 3rd, 2008<br />
519-439-1661 • 1-800-210-9336<br />
Cocktails<br />
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm<br />
Gr<strong>and</strong> Entry<br />
6:00 pm<br />
Dinner<br />
7:00 pm<br />
$<br />
75.00<br />
per person<br />
(Tickets available in the business office)<br />
Page 28 February <strong>2009</strong> MOCHA NEWS
Spring Ceremonial<br />
L E A M I N G T O N , O N T .<br />
&<br />
<strong>2009</strong><br />
Friday, June 12 Saturday, June 13<br />
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:<br />
PELEE DAYS INN<br />
(Host Hotel)<br />
*Divan*<br />
HOSTED BY — Sun Parlour Shrine Club<br />
Ph: 519-326-8646<br />
Fax 519-326-5531<br />
*Rate $100 per night<br />
COMFORT INN Ph: 519-326-9071<br />
Fax: 519-326-3445<br />
*Rate $100 per night<br />
RAMADA Ph: 519-325-0260<br />
Fax: 519-325-0838<br />
*Rate $100 per nght<br />
TOWN ‘N’<br />
COUNTRY<br />
MOTOR INN<br />
Ph: 519-326-4452<br />
Fax: 519-326-4427<br />
Rate $75.00 per night<br />
* Rates are for a two night stay. * Contact Hotel for one night stay<br />
CONTACT NOBLE JOHN (BUD) JACKSON FOR OTHER INFO<br />
Ph: 519-839-4089 Fax: 519-839-6194 Email: budmar@gosfieldtel.com<br />
Full schedule of events <strong>and</strong> ticket prices in May <strong>2009</strong> <strong>Mocha</strong> News.<br />
Did You Know?<br />
Where are the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals located that provide burn care?<br />
Galveston, Texas, (opened in 1966); Cincinnati (opened in 1968); Boston (opened in 1968); <strong>and</strong> Sacramento, Calif.,<br />
(opened in 1997).<br />
Where are the <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals located that provide spinal cord<br />
injury care?<br />
Philadelphia (opened in 1980); Chicago (opened in 1983); <strong>and</strong> Sacramento, Calif., (originally opened in San Francisco<br />
in 1984).<br />
Where does the money come from to operate the 22 <strong>Shriners</strong> Hospitals?<br />
Gifts, bequests, income from the endowment fund, hospital fundraising events <strong>and</strong> the annual assessment paid<br />
by every Shriner.<br />
MOCHA NEWS February <strong>2009</strong> Page 29
Shrine Imperial Council Sessions 2010<br />
Rameses Shrine<br />
Toronto, ON, Canada<br />
The Imperial Sessions of 2010 (July 3 to July 8) are<br />
quickly approaching <strong>and</strong> I hope many clubs <strong>and</strong> units<br />
from <strong>Mocha</strong> will want to attend <strong>and</strong> participate.<br />
Below I have a list of hotels that are available to us.<br />
The costs of the rooms range from $225 per night to<br />
$119. In most cases the further from the Convention<br />
Centre - where the Imperial Sessions will be held - the<br />
cheaper the room rate. Most if not all of the hotels<br />
require a four night minimum stay.<br />
I have selected the Sheraton Centre as <strong>Mocha</strong>'s headquarters<br />
<strong>and</strong> have reserved 50 rooms there. I certainly<br />
underst<strong>and</strong> if you are interested in another hotel closer<br />
to the Convention Centre or one less expensive. If<br />
you wish to have a room at the Sheraton Centre please<br />
contact me <strong>and</strong> I reserve it for you, however if you wish<br />
to stay at another venue you may contact the hotel<br />
yourself or I can book it for you. In all cases please<br />
inform the hotel that you are with the <strong>Shriners</strong> <strong>and</strong> I<br />
would also ask you to please notify me if your club or<br />
unit will be attending.<br />
Further information on the 2010 Imperial sessions will be in upcoming editions of <strong>Mocha</strong> news <strong>and</strong><br />
if you have any questions or concerns please contact me I look forward to working with you in the<br />
coming months to make July 2010 a great experience for everyone.<br />
HOTEL ADDRESS WEB SITE<br />
Renaissance Tor 1 Blue Jay Way www.renaissancetoronto.com<br />
Sheraton Centre Tor 123 Queen St. W. www.sheraton.com<br />
Valhalla Inn 1 Valhalla Road www.valhalla-inn.com<br />
Holiday In on King 370 King St. W. www.hiok.com<br />
Courtyard Marriott Tor 475 Yonge St www.courtyardtoronto.com<br />
Intercontinental Tor 225 Front St. W. www.interconti.com<br />
Metropolitan Hotels 108 Chestnut Street www.metropolitan.com<br />
Radisson Admiral Hotel 249 Queen's Quay Way www.radissonadmiral.com<br />
Westin Habour Castle 1 Habour Square www.westin.com/habourcastle<br />
Toronto Airport Marriott 901 Dixon Road www.marriott.com/yyzot<br />
Days Hotel & Conf. Centre 30 Carlton Street www.dayshoteltoronto.ca<br />
Delta Chelsea Hotel 33 Gerrard Street W. www.deltachelsea.com<br />
Hilton Toronto Hotel 145 Richmond St. W. www.VisitHiltonToronto.com<br />
Novotel Toronto Airport 135 Carlingview Drive www.novoteltorontoairport.com<br />
Four Points Sheraton 1926 Lakeshore Blvd. W. www.fourpointstoronto.com<br />
Radisson Suite Hotel 640 Dixon Road radisson.com/torontoca_airport<br />
Holiday Inn Toronto 3450 Dufferin Street www.hiyorkdale<br />
Sheraton Parkway 600 Highway 7 East www.sheratonparkway.com<br />
Best Western 600 Highway 7 East www.bestwesternparkway.com<br />
Strathcona 60 York Street www.thestrathconahotel.com<br />
YITF<br />
Barry Snider, Chief Rabban, <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong> barry.snider@sympatico.ca 519-885-2076<br />
TORONTO IMPERIAL 2010 PIN<br />
Made from recycled aluminum <strong>and</strong> made by Hoselton, a dedicated “family” of artisans at work in the heart of the rolling hills of<br />
Ontario's Northumberl<strong>and</strong> County. The family of workers at the studio are dedicated to produce a product of distinction <strong>and</strong> are<br />
artists in their own right.<br />
This distinctive pin has 2010 etched in with the one an image of Toronto's l<strong>and</strong>mark CN tower. Although primarily a pin for women,<br />
it can easily be altered to become a h<strong>and</strong>some men's lapel pin. We are very fortunate to have the Imperial sessions nearly in our<br />
backyard <strong>and</strong> as proud Canadians, Ontarians <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>Shriners</strong>, this pin reflects our pride.<br />
Don't delay as I have been given a limited number to sell through <strong>Mocha</strong> <strong>and</strong> I know you will want to support these upcoming<br />
Imperial 2010 sessions. They are only $10.00. I will be carrying them with me throughout <strong>Mocha</strong>s events or contact me <strong>and</strong> I will<br />
ensure you receive yours.<br />
Sincerely<br />
Barry Snider, Chief Rabban barry.snider@sympatico.ca 519 885-2076<br />
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